WK5 R1 !

So that's the first run on week 5 done and can honestly say I'm whacked 🤣. Could of done with some fluid on the last 5mins run but managed to finish without passing out lol. Think I'm going to take a bottle with me on Saturday morning's run . So one Down two to go on week 5 and I'm loving it . Happy running people 👌✌.

[MuddledGardener Graduate]

Woo hoo! Well done! It certainly helps to make sure that you are well-hydrated the day before, and the day you run. So far, I haven’t needed to take a drink out with me, but I’m sure that’ll change as I run for longer and the weather warms up.

[Hidden in reply to MuddledGardener]

I know MuddledGardener, not going to make that mistake again lol. We live and learn . Thanks for your support ✌

[TeeBedders Graduate]

Well done gman!! 👍🏻💪🏻

[Hidden in reply to TeeBedders]

Thanks for your support TeeBedders ,I really appreciate it 👌✌.

[Richlfb Graduate]

Good skills GMAN got my first week 5 run tomorrow and I’m chomping at the bit to get going, only thing is due to work I’ll be doing it on a treadmill 😫

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Thanks Richlfb ,the main thing is your doing it !!. Good luck for tomorrow and keep smiling . You've got this 😁✌

[Richlfb Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I’m always smiling even if it is a deranged one 🤪🤪

[Fatgirlslim19 Graduate]

Yaaaay! Well done GMAN! We may both be doing R2 on Saturday, not sure I can fit it around work/kids tomorrow. 😭

Great stuff Running buddy! Well done 🎖️

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Thanks Fatgirl19, bring on Saturday 🤣🤣✌

[Fatgirlslim19 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Let's do it Gman

[mrrun Graduate]

Regardless of how warm it gets, your body should store enough liquid to see you through any short run. Are you hydrating properly? You should sip water throughout the day and take around 2-3 litres daily. Well, no less than two, at least. That way you are continuously hydrated. Drinking lots before or during the run will not put any water in your system, instead it will be sloshing in your stomach, although it is very comforting to take a few sips during a run in warmer conditions. I once managed the whole half marathon distance without any liquid - but, l admit, the temperature was on the cooler side!

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Thanks for your advice mmrun, I've taken it onbroad 👌✌.

[Prennau Graduate]

Great work Gman. I do a warm up stretches and energise in my kitchen before going out and make sure I drink about half a pint of water whilst doing that. I leave a full glass there ready for my return, not yet had a problem.

I’m on W5R2. Should have been this morning, but life gets in the way sometimes!

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Thanks for your positive feedback, and I'm sure you'll fit the second run in somewhere. Saturday's run will be my 2nd on week 5 so preparation is the key (I think🤣) . Again thanks for you comments and happy running 👌✌

[Lindsey-joy Graduate]

That must have been an early one this morning! Did it set you up for the rest of the day or wipe you out?!

I'm so glad to hear you are still enjoying it 😁

[Hidden in reply to Lindsey-joy]

Hi Lindsey-joy, this morning i was up and at it !!. Found it hard again but this running lark seems to set me up for the day lol. Saturday's run 2 in week 5 so I'll see how that one goes, but at the minute I can truly say I'm having a blast👌. Good to hear that your new trainers are doing the business for you and long may it continue ✌

[Fatgirlslim19 Graduate]

GMAN, what time are you running on Saturday? I'll be up at 6 for mine, shall we run at the same time?

[Hidden in reply to Fatgirlslim19]

6 is a little early for me 🤣. But 7 30 would be ok if you can wait ?

[Fatgirlslim19 Graduate in reply to Hidden]

No can do I'm afraid, has to be early so I can leave the house by 8

[Fatgirlslim19 Graduate in reply to Fatgirlslim19]

Enjoy it though!

[Hidden in reply to Fatgirlslim19]

And you !! Maybe next time ✌