Completed week 1 tonight. I’ve never been particularly active when it comes to fitness. Don’t think I’ve run like this for 3 decades. Problem is, I’ve now hurt the very tops of my legs. Hope 2 days of rest will be enough recovery. Enjoying the challenge and plan to start week 2 on Monday.
Anybody have any warm up exercises to recommend please? Don’t think the warm up walk targets the areas that are hurting enough. Thanks
Do check out the post for Newbies... there is a lot of advice there and links to stretches too..
healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
Our bodies to ask what is going on in the early days... and we do expect normal aches and pains... make sure your warm up walk is brisk and if you want to do stretches before the run then , dynamic ones.
Quite a lot of good advice here.
I’ve just completed my first week too. I put agree that the walk before didn’t seem enough on day one so on day two and three I did lots of stretches at home before and afterwards. Doing slow low squats and side to side pointed toe taps (from my old aerobics days) before the walk really helped on day three. I was also told by a seasoned runner to breathe right down into where it hurts and let your breathe out slowly. I had terrible pains in my calves and shins first day but combo of breathing and stretching seemed to stop that for day two and three.
Hope this helps a little. Good luck with week two!
nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/h...
These are some stretches to do after a run which could help. Also don’t forget to go really slowly, I would say as slowly as you can whilst keeping a jogging action.
I’ve just completed week 1 as well, and getting some pain at the top of one of my legs. It’s eased with rest and think it’s just using muscles more than usual. I’ve been advised to do some strengthening exercises on non run days.
Hope the pain is easier this morning.
Feeling easier today, thanks. Think I was too eager/excited on run 1! I’ll take note of all the stretching advice, and I’ll slow the pace a bit. I’m a complete novice so I’m learning a lot doing this.
Oww my legs!
Week 5 run 3 - heavy legs problem 
Tight quads
I’ve lost my mojo ☹️
Thinking of giving up
