Week 3 complete!

[PoonamT]

Finally completed week 3! Found the third run the hardest...

Not looking forward to week 4 at all :/

Think I need to invest in some proper running shoes now.. my left foot hurts way too much to carry on past 3 minutes .. will give week 4 a go and if unable - new shoes seems like the way forward!

Xx

[Chrisj31 Graduate]

Did w4r1 today. Wasn't as bad as expected. Just ran nice and slow. Regarding trainers- if you feel your trainers are past their best, go to a running shop and get some advice on some trainers best for you (and in your budget).

[Mezkate in reply to Chrisj31]

I did Week 4, Run 1 today too. Tough going but, like you, I slowed down and thought positive thoughts. It went okay.

[wyersmith Graduate]

Well done! Definitely worth going to a running shop, having a gait analysis and investing in some proper trainers before you do yourself some damage. I was doing ok in my old trainers but compared to the cushioning in the new ones I might as well have been running in flip flops. If you’ve got the bug (and it sounds like you have) it’s time to get some gear! Good luck!

[Carlo63]

Just stating week 4 myself good luck x

[PoonamT in reply to Carlo63]

Good luck to you too! X

[Carlo63 in reply to PoonamT]

Just done 1st run on week 4 the 5min runs take it out of you lol but did it your turn lol

[PoonamT in reply to Carlo63]

Haha I’m going to do mine tomorrow!

[Carlo63 in reply to PoonamT]

2nd run of w4 done got a bit of stich have you done your first run yet lol

[PoonamT in reply to Carlo63]

I haven’t yet due to university work 😭 I hoping to do it today/tomorrow!

[PoonamT in reply to Carlo63]

Just tried to do the first run, but struggled and had to stop half way through the second 3 minutes run

Going for a gait analysis this week and hopefully get new shoes - I think this is what’s holding me back.. I think I have the stamina to go on, but my foot and shin hurts way too much

[Carlo63 in reply to PoonamT]

Hi a gait analysis good idea if your in pain.dont give up you can do it .i just finished w4 happy days roll on w5 lol I think lol

[PoonamT in reply to Carlo63]

Well done!! ☺️☺️👌🏽

[Carlo63 in reply to PoonamT]

Thank you I let you no how I get on this week lol

[Carlo63 in reply to Carlo63]

It's me again lol run 1 off week 5 done not that bad lol

[PoonamT in reply to Carlo63]

Well done! Think I might attempt W4R1 again today

[Carlo63 in reply to PoonamT]

Take it nice and slow don't get a injury good luck x

[Rumour Graduate]

We had gait analysis done at week three. Bought trainers and insoles. OK, not cheap but I am 67 so needed to limit the likelihood of injury. I would not have believed the difference they made! Gone are the knee pains and no after run ankle problems. My good lady has rid herself of shin splints. All because we got the propers kit. We use Sweatshop. They were really knowledgeable and will happily try to keep to budget.

[PoonamT in reply to Rumour]

Definitely tempted to get this done now! I’ve heard that it helps so much - think I might have to visit the shops this weekend

My biggest problem is budget, but I’m hoping it’ll be reasonably priced

[Rumour Graduate in reply to PoonamT]

Work out what you can afford and tell them when you got to look. They will tell you what is available.