Body hurting all over!

[HenriettaDoodle]

Has anyone else found this? I completed W1 R2 on Wednesday - I was very sensible, I didn’t push myself too much, I stretched before and after, I had a hot bath when I got home and so on.

Yesterday, I felt a bit achey, but TODAY! Oh my cripes. I woke up feeling so achey all over, it felt like I had the flu (I don’t, I don’t even have a cold), I felt like I’d been out on the razz all night in high heels - I’ve actually ended up taking painkillers, I felt so bad.

Is this normal???? Will it get better?? Any tips on how to get through it??

Note: I’m no spring chicken but I’m not ancient - I’m 55, overweight but not massively so and in relatively good health.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Some aches are perfectly normal, usually the day after the run is the worst though. Do you do any exercise in the rest days? Ideally you want to be keeping your legs active and not sitting for too long at a time... doesn’t have to be much, just something and nothing high impact.

All over aches are more unusual but not unheard of.

livestrong.com/article/5377...

The aches do get better over time.

[HenriettaDoodle in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank you - that's a really helpful article.

[MrFox001 Graduate]

Hiya I have joined a Pilates Class one day a week to help with the stretching and core strength. That has certainly helped me.

[HenriettaDoodle in reply to MrFox001]

I used to do Pilates regularly - it was amazing! However, I have moved to a different city...just need to find the motivation and confidence to join a new class!

[Hidden]

I think it is probably just your body adjusting to the new activity and usually the next day is the worst. I guess that's why we are advised to have a rest day. Stretches definitely help. I do a lot of cycling in summer but haven't run for 30 years (I'm 52) so I was shocked at how running was very different and I really struggled - even to run the 1 minute runs in week one but now I feel like it takes less time to recover so our bodies get used to whatever we're doing. Keep going and know that it will get better, just take your time. Good luck

[HenriettaDoodle in reply to Hidden]

Thank you

[Pianism Graduate]

I didn't experience anything like that sort of level of discomfort - quite bad aches, yes, but only in my legs/groin, and at the moment in my calves. But I do find that 20+ minutes gentle walking eases this massively (and gets me out in the fresh air). Also, make sure you are properly hydrated.

[HenriettaDoodle in reply to Pianism]

Thank you

[misswobble Graduate]

Yeah it’s the new level of exertion and your body is protesting

Have an extra day’s rest and go again. Very slowly does it. No hurry reqd at all. 😃👍

[HenriettaDoodle in reply to misswobble]

Thank you

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your journey.

[HenriettaDoodle in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you. Really helpful