Apart from the Chinese food........

[Mullinz]

So, here’s the thing. As I was walking up to the hotel where I’m staying this weekend. (Manchester Motorcycle Show if anyone likes bikes and engines). I kept looking around thinking where’s the best place to run etc. Then, we’ll knock me down with feather the hotel had a gym, with running machines so I thought, well, that’ll be ok then. I’m due to do my w2r1 tomorrow but after a nice meal in a Chinese restaurant last night I thought not having ever used a running machine before I’ll take a quick peep this morning to see how it works and then, I ran. In fact I completed w2r1 this morning but here’s the thing, I didn’t feel as tired going through the workout as I did yesterday when I did my last run of week1. My speed on the machine was 3.7 for the walking and 5.7 for the run which felt the same pace and afterwards I had the same beetroot face etc but it didn’t feel as intense as the road runs. I also set the incline at 2. Is this normal. I’m going to count this morning as a practice run and do it again tomorrow morning so in theory I’ll do on extra week 2 run 1. Fancy that aye. Run last Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and then on Sunday. Sounds like a Craig David song. Not looking forward to weigh day on Monday though 😁🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🤓Happy Saturday.

[Buddy34 Graduate]

You said on your post you would be running fri, sat, sun. You would not be following the plan then with no rest days in between and you could end up with an injury that could put you out of running for a while . Just a thought if you want to complete c25k to the end 😊

[Mullinz Graduate in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks Buddy. Your right. Tempting as it is I’m thinking might rest tomorrow.

[DiscoRunner Graduate]

Treadmill running is easier than outside running, so there’s that. And don’t miss those rest days - they’re vital. When we run we cause micro tears to our muscles, these only repair on rest days - and this repair work is your body building muscle (bone cells and blood capillaries too). So without the rest days all the things that will help make you a stronger runner won’t be happening. All that lovely toning and inch loss won’t be as effective. And you’re putting yourself at a much greater risk of injury. Stick to the plan - it works!

[Mullinz Graduate]

Would the brisk walking be ok tomorrow or would you recommend just completely resting and go again on Tuesday. Thanks for the advice by the way I really appreciate it.

[Jell6 Graduate]

Walking will be fine, another consecutive run would be really pushing your luck (stern voice!)😊

[Jogunlikely Graduate]

Your enthusiasm is commendable but just be careful! On your non running days you can do anything that's not high impact. Swimming cycling Pilates or weights are all good.

Check out the strength and flex forum. They have just posted some links to videos so you could do them in the privacy of your hotel room

Walking is also great, just make sure you don't go so briskly you accidentally end up running 😉

[Mullinz Graduate]

Awesome. At least I can do something. Loving this new me. Snappy snippy zip zip weeeeeee. Tally Ho!

[Mullinz Graduate]

So this thing in the gym. It’s called a cross trainer. It’s got handled and you do steps I think in it. Am I ok to use that tomorrow morning as it’s not high impact.

[AlasdairW Graduate in reply to Mullinz]

So, if it mimics running, then it shouldn’t be done too enthusiastically on rest days. Your body is trying to repair, but by cross training you are using the same muscles, the same way that running does, so it’s not really resting and allowing recovery.

[AlasdairW Graduate in reply to Mullinz]

So, if it mimics running, then it shouldn’t be done too enthusiastically on rest days. Your body is trying to repair, but by cross training you are using the same muscles, the same way that running does, so it’s not really resting and allowing recovery.

[Mullinz Graduate in reply to AlasdairW]

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[Spurrr7 Graduate]

Well done on W2R1 how was it going another 30secs each time? I'm really worried I won't make it through. You're a machine! X

[Mullinz Graduate in reply to Spurrr7]

In did it on a running machine which, according to everyone’s brilliant advice on here is easier but honestly, I had to check that I had done it correctly because it felt normal. No extra pressure. I didn’t count the time so yes for it. Xx

[Mullinz Graduate in reply to Spurrr7]

So yes for it does not make sense. I meant to type go for it so...... go for it. I suppose I’m trying to compensate for this weekend away. Currently in an absolutely mad bar ok Manchester feeling younger than I actually am. Oh well 🕺 💃