Week 2

[Keepmoving]

After completing week 1 twice and having an extra days rest due to chronic arthritis flare up, I completed week 2 run 1 today. It was okay and although I was slow, I did it. Menopause fatigue is hitting me big time and I am worried about fitting the runs in when I go back to work next week. Can’t do the mornings really as set off for work at 6:40 and thinking I will be too tired at night... how does everyone else fit it in with family demands etc? Please tell me your secrets! Many thanks

[Jogunlikely Graduate]

Well done you on pushing through and completing W2R1. {Thumbs up}

I cant comment on family demands but like you i cant do mornings so i generally run in the evening. I have to walk in the front door, change and go straight back out. If i sit down then i'm done for and the running doesn't happen. I also lay my running kit out in the morning to minimise excuses.

I have been known to wear my running gear to the hairdressers and then run home. That's quite good as its always heading home Or today i have put my running kit in the car and will stop off on my way home to do the run.

I also make sure that i have supper ready for my running nights so i dont have to cook when i get in. It could be left overs or something i have batch cooked and put in the freezer. If your family are supportive of your running maybe they could take on an evening meal once a week to free you up? (sorry stereotypical assumptions made there!)

Good luck with the rest of the program x

[misswobble Graduate in reply to Jogunlikely]

Eat and drink healthily. Get lots of sleep, or as much as poss. I kicked booze into touch as I was finding nights sweats terrible. Cut the booze and voile no further problems

[Keepmoving in reply to misswobble]

Will give it a go!Thanks very much😎

[Keepmoving in reply to Jogunlikely]

Many thanks for all your wise words, I appreciate them.😎

[misswobble Graduate in reply to Keepmoving]

Also, I have some arthritis symptoms but again the no booze thing really helps. It was making my joints ache. Gave up alcohol and fruit juice and am now much better No booze also means better sleep and hydration. It’s good news all,round in fact 😃

[Keepmoving in reply to misswobble]

I think I am going to follow your example without any alcohol and fruit juice- thanks for the tip!😀