Ouch

[Terryb4u]

Only did my first run yesterday and I'm aching, sounds like a whinge, is this how I should feel??

[Julessn Graduate]

If you haven’t done exercise for a while, then your muscles will complain. But it will get better, I promise.

Make sure to rest for at least one day before you take your next run, to allow any micro tears to heal.

Chin up, you can and you will do it.

[Terryb4u in reply to Julessn]

Thanks Jules, it's been a long long time, just forgot how tiring it can be for the old muscles lol thanks for the support 😂

[Julian1970 Graduate]

YEP!

The good news is Terry . . . . . WE'VE ALL BEEN THERE!

The aches, the pains, the joys, the disappointments; it's all coming your way over the next nine weeks or so. But in 3 months times you'll look back and agree, that it was all worth it.

I'd never been a runner before this program, now I am a regular Parkrunner. Having said that, listen to your body which means don't ignore aches and pains! Yes your muscles, tendons, ligaments, heart, lungs etc all have to get used to the different work your're asking them to do, so in the few few weeks, more than ever - take it easy, take it slow and if your body says stop, then STOP!

Suffering an injury early on is the fastest way to get discouraged!

Enjoy and keep running (slowly).

[Terryb4u in reply to Julian1970]

Thanks for the advice, I used to be an orienteerer so didn't realise that I was so unfit, I'll get there there's no rush 😂

[Julian1970 Graduate in reply to Terryb4u]

There certainly isn't any rush Terry, and it's a point worth noting; C25k in nine weeks is just a guide. Nobody says it must be done in that time. Repeat runs, repeat weeks, take a week off what ever the hell you want to do.

In the end, you are doing this for you. But hopefully for this, you won't need your map and compass

[Terryb4u in reply to Julian1970]

May need it afterwards Julian, 😜

[Emcdee]

I really ached after my first 2 runs but it's gone away now. Started week 2 yesterday so ran for longer but still no aches today. Just your body adjusting to moving your muscles in a way it's not used to. It'll fade.

[Terryb4u in reply to Emcdee]

Yeah thanks for the reply I'll keep going for worry, I will be back in shape and tearing to go 😂

[Flyingred Graduate]

Yes, I felt it after my runs in the first few weeks. Did you do some stretches after you finished? That made a difference for me.

[Terryb4u in reply to Flyingred]

Cheers for the advice

[misswobble Graduate]

if you’re new to exercise then yes 😃

[Terryb4u in reply to misswobble]

Been a while thought I was fit, bit obviously not 😱

[misswobble Graduate]

Slowly, slowly 💪👍😃. Whatever you do, keep the speed down That way you’ll stay the course

[Terryb4u in reply to misswobble]

Ah that could be the problem I even walk fast, very fast lol 🤔

[misswobble Graduate]

Well that’s good as regards walking Running is another matter. Slow things right down and you’ll see No hurry!

[Terryb4u in reply to misswobble]

Thanks for the advice,

[Tasha99 Graduate]

It’s good pain though, isn’t it 😂

Ibuprofen was my best friend in the first few weeks 😳

Good luck and well done on starting 💪🏽

[Terryb4u in reply to Tasha99]

Sounds like everyone has there ways lol I'll get through easily with everyone's advice 😜

[Tasha99 Graduate in reply to Terryb4u]

Stick to this forum 👌🏽

[Terryb4u in reply to Tasha99]

Will do