Oh dear !!

[sunni17]

Hi this is my first post, have completed week 3 and feeling quite chuffed apart from my feet and legs hurting after the last run ( jog ). So I thought for the next run would try and run on grass instead of pavement, but ventured out in midday sunshine ( actually quite hot in this bizarre February weather ) instead of my usual after dark run and I completely failed at both 5 minute runs at the halfway point. Just hoping that if I go back to usual routine I might be able to manage it. Feeling a bit disheartened.

[runwithdog Graduate]

i find grass makes it harder so don`t feel disheartened.

[sunni17 in reply to runwithdog]

Thanks I think you're right , I won't be making that mistake again.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

I agree that running on grass is a little harder but never be disappointed or disheartened at any run here on C25K, we all have some runs which are not as good as you want them to be although it was on a different surface which you are not used to. Onwards and upwards to week 4 in which you will run on the surface which you are comfortable with.

[sunni17 in reply to AlMorr]

Thankyou , here's hoping .

[Maddee_6333 Graduate]

Grass can be very forgiving on your joints though - says the woman who only runs trail.

Don’t be disheartened. Maybe it was simply too hot for the pace you were trying to run? Normally the weather warms up gradually, which makes it easier for us to adapt. This hot weather has just *happened* so our bodies haven’t had a chance to get used to it.

If you’ve been running in the evening is that after you’ve eaten your dinner? I’m assuming you hadn’t had lunch before heading out.

[sunni17]

Yes that's what I thought , seemed like a good idea to give my joints a bit of a break. I normally run before dinner. I was going to leave it for a few days before attempting again but I think I will just try to run again tonight as planned.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

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

Most new runner's aches and pains are caused by the impact of running so do all you can to minimise it. Slow down, avoid heelstriking, keep footfall under your body not out in front, run on grass or treadmill and wear proper running shoes fitted after a gait analysis done at a specialist running shop.

Enjoy your journey.