Week 2 Day 1!

[RiaT]

Cripes that was hard. Think I’m best in the mornings rather than after a 10 hour shift with very little sleep the night before worrying about it! And breathe.... all done! Proper chuffed ☺️

[Mike_Bravo Graduate]

Well done for completing week 2's 1st run RiaT 😊

It comes as no surprise that you might just be better running before work, yes, I do on average 12k steps a day at work and I definitely prefer running before that than attempting to do so after.

Keep yourself rested from running and well hydrated and hopefully, especially with some more sleep, your 2nd and 3rd runs should be a bit more easy for you.

Try not to worry, I'm sure you'll be absolutely fine as long as you don't try to run quickly, just keep it slow and steady 🏃‍♀️👍

[RiaT in reply to Mike_Bravo]

Thanks Mike! I’ll keep going but yes, think it’ll have to be the 6am runs when I’m working early shifts! 😩

Just been reading about the Japanese Slow Jog! I think that’s what I do anyway!! Nice comfy speed for me at the moment so I’m definitely slow! Thanks again Mike ☺️

[Mike_Bravo Graduate in reply to RiaT]

For me to run before work RiaT I've got to start running from 5:30 at the latest 😲👍

I am trying to wake up earlier to sort out my poor sleeping pattern anyway, so it's not too shabby.

That Japanese slow jog (JSJ) is proving to be very popular at the moment, and it's definitely the right thing for you to do if that's what you're comfy with. Just don't be surprised when you have to stop jogging at start walking if your walking pace is quicker than your jog, that's perfectly normal.

[RiaT in reply to Mike_Bravo]

No I’m definitely running. Albeit slowly! Walking pace definitely slower. I think!

[FridaK]

I’ve just done week 2 day 1. Glad it’s done lol

[RiaT in reply to FridaK]

Have you? How did you find it?

[FridaK in reply to RiaT]

It was easier than week 1 day 1 and I really enjoyed it but parts of it were challenging

[RiaT in reply to FridaK]

Yeah I’d agree apart from the enjoying it bit lol. Be a while before that I’m guessing!

[FridaK in reply to RiaT]

I really didn’t think I would or could get this far (early days I know ) but am pleasantly surprised how gd I feel afterwards

[RiaT in reply to FridaK]

Exactly ☺️

[Mike_Bravo Graduate in reply to FridaK]

Welcome to the forum FridaK , and well done for completing week 2 run 1 👏🏻😊

I wish you all the best with your runs too. If you've not already, have a read of healthunlocked.com/couchto5..., the administrators say it is essential reading 🙂

[Sambelina78]

Does it get easier??? Just did week 1 run 3... and was not feeling it at all... tired, out of breath so much, aching knee. Really not thinking I can work up to week 2, 90 seconds running!!

[RiaT in reply to Sambelina78]

Well I was surprised I could actually run 90 seconds so although it definitely doesn’t get easier, the 2 minute walks in between were helpful. It was hard but I think I’m going to only do it in the mornings. Think after a 10 hour shift it made it doubly hard! Keep going and good luck!

[Hidden]

Well done Ria, honestly, you'll be looking back at this in 5 weeks saying "I can't believe how far I've come" It's amazing.

[RiaT in reply to Hidden]

Crikey. It’s hard to imagine but I’ll give it my best shot! Thank you