W6R3 done!

[Bright-spark]

I have just finished week 6 . I didn't take a rest day as I'm not sure when I can next run. I had planned to run on Boxing Day but I have been talked into a Boxing Day sea swim and I don't think I would be up for a run afterwards. I feel ok and managed to keep going thanks to my running playlist, Goldfrapp today!

[alison4y Graduate]

Well done! I just did W6 R3 on Saturday and my first Park Run. Six weeks ago just running 60 seconds was so hard! The Park Run people were so friendly: only one person slower than me and she was walking the whole way because of injury.

A Boxing Day swim sounds SO much harder!

[Bright-spark Graduate in reply to alison4y]

I don't know how I got talked into it! I must be mad. Park run sounds great but there isn't one nearby. You were still faster than everyone sitting on the couch! I'm not even trying to go fast , just concentrating on keeping going

[alison4y Graduate in reply to Bright-spark]

I think from what I’m reading on here that the trick is to run slowly. I noticed from my Fitbit that my heart rate spiked about half way round, probably when I felt the heat coming into my face, so I think that’s a nudge towards slowing done also!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done, but please be careful........don't get injured through ignorance.

When you run the impact creates microtears in your muscles, which repair and strengthen on your rest days, not while running. Without rest from impact there is no repair, no strengthening and therefore increased injury risk. The rest days are part of the plan and it is very unwise to ignore them, otherwise all your enthusiasm could end in an injury which might stop you from running for days, weeks or months.

What is the rush?

Is it worth the risk?

Have you read the guide to the plan? healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Take care.

[Bright-spark Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Hi , I knew I'd probably be told off for not resting! I take your point and thank you for your concern. It's not something I will repeat but I suppose I was trying to keep up the momentum as this week is going to be difficult to keep at it.

I'm looking forward to three rest days ( if you don't count my swim!)

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Bright-spark]

Don't think of it as being told off, just an offering of advice based on experience, to another grown adult.

[steviej99 Graduate]

Brilliant well done, take care though the injury risk is real. Stick to the plan, you're doing so well + with a boxing day sea swim you're obviously made from tough stuff!!

[Bright-spark Graduate in reply to steviej99]

I haven't done it yet, there's still time to wimp out!

[Bassman999 Graduate]

My dilema too on Boxing Day, sea swim and/or run. I might tackle both. Anyway, it's Week7 Run1 today for me. 😀

[Bright-spark Graduate in reply to Bassman999]

Hope it went well, let me know if you swim!