Week 8, body defeated

[FLODGE]

So I ran my week 8 run 1 on Monday. I’m totally wiped out, think I may have a muscle strain left thigh, it even hurts to walk! The rest of my body is protesting big style, feel exhausted and achy all over. I should be attempting run 2 today or tomorrow, should I just rest until my energy levels return? Anyone else had similar experiences?

[Bowlofsteam Graduate]

Morning, I graduated about a month ago and have been running 30 mins 3 times a week but I have deffo felt like you do a number of times along the way. Each time, I’ve listened to my body- done gentle stretching and warm baths and taken an extra day or two off to recover as needed. The one time I didn’t do this I ran on really tired legs and didn’t enjoy it at all. I think the resting and recovery is just as important as the running....

[BriC18 in reply to Bowlofsteam]

The body certainly lets you know otherwise and that's no fun.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

The later weeks of C25K can be hard work, so give yourself a break and have extra rest days if you need them.

Well done on pushing through.

[BriC18]

Ouch!! In theory it's doing you good. Make sure you stretch