werk8 problems

[monkeyannie]

week 8 run2 really struggled both runs this week calf pain then back pain having to stop 3 or 4 times not sure if it's the heat or my age? anyone else had problems in week 8?

[JoPo48 Graduate]

Hi monkey, I had huge problems in W8. I worked out it was not enough water, sleep and altering my routine. The heat will be taking it's toll too. Took a couple of days off, tried again, gave myself a pep talk because I know I can do it! Wasn't struggling with any pains though so couldn't advise about that. Maybe have a think about your usual routine, take a step back, maybe a day or two rest and remind yourself that you got this far and that you can complete this programme. We're all behind you, you can do this. X.

[monkeyannie Graduate in reply to JoPo48]

aw thankyou so much it's calf tightness which I have read could be dehydration ,and I'm a nurse so lower back ache is a way of life at my age .I know I can do it thankyou so much for the words of encouragement at the beginning could barely run for a min and never dreamed of get this far so I will take your advice a couple of days off do run3 and probably repeat this week x

[JoPo48 Graduate in reply to monkeyannie]

Good luck and let me know how you get on.

[monkeyannie Graduate in reply to JoPo48]

hi jo p.o. just done run 3 week 8 took your advice took a few days off and the weather not as hot and smashed it lol can't fricking believe I got this far lmao got a nice fuzzy glow after the run slow but steady got a bit tired near the end but did it !!!!!!! thanks for your support x

[JoPo48 Graduate in reply to monkeyannie]

I'm really pleased for you. Keep at it.graduation is just around the corner. X

[monkeyannie Graduate in reply to JoPo48]

very exciting many thanks Annie x