I started this challenge yesterday but today my body. ACHES lol is this normal for everyone else? next run is due tomorrow xx
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DightonLaura
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Aching is fine. Pain is not. Embrace the ache.

Snuffy_TGraduate
Yes ! Small micro tears in muscles, these will repair and get stronger with some rest. Your body is adapting. It's called DOMS . I seem to ache constantly

Now-runner_NeedsAttnGraduate
That's why there are rest days. You might be a bit stiff tomorrow but once you start the warm up walk it will fade away.

IannodaTruffeMentor
Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.
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