W9 R2

[Simba77]

So I did a lunchtime run yesterday and the minute I started my knee started hurting. Anyway mind over matter I carried on... but 15 minutes in I got a really bad stitch too. I made my way home and only did 24 minutes as my stitch was bad. I know I can do the 30 minutes think my body had other ideas. Going out tomorrow morning for my final run. Then decided after graduating that I will do 3 runs a week for 20 minutes.

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

Sounds like a plan. Did you have enough water ? Dehydration can bring on cramps. Hope the next run goes better x

[Simba77 Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

I don’t think I had enough as I normally drink a glass of water or two before I go. But I did it this morning ! I finished my last run

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to Simba77]

Excellent - massive congratulations ! 🥇⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

You may have been going too quickly ? Or lack of hydration.

Just rest up and make sure when you head out tomorrow, you take it very steady

After Graduation... consolidation first and then... well.. so much to choose from

[Simba77 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks I did exactly that this morning a big glass of water a support band on my knee and in the rain the dog and I went! I completed the programme and am ecstatic!

[Simba77 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

How to get my graduation badge?

[Dexy5 Graduate]

Make sure you drink lots the day before you run and straight after as it helps your muscles. The further you run , the more important it is. You’ll be fine.

[Simba77 Graduate in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks didn’t know the day before was as important but have been drinking a lot before I go out. Nailed it today though

[Dexy5 Graduate in reply to Simba77]

The day before means water has time to get into your bloodstream. If you just have it before you go out it makes it more likely that you want to wee while you are out.

Congratulations on your graduation 🎓. Happy running .