Wk8 all done, what a relief. 😒: Another week... - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

133,621 members159,122 posts

Wk8 all done, what a relief. 😒

Meepmum profile image
MeepmumGraduate
2 Replies

Another week closer but what a struggle with run 3. I got into the pace but aching calves most of the time. Kept it slow and distracted myself with Just a Minute podcast but it was the roughest one of the week .

Dog child felt the same but she has had sore arches most of the week, she gets cramp there too, but ballet training for all those years has made her tough it out. I remember she dislocated her elbow on a trampoline once, didn't fancy going to the A and E so straightened her arm to get it back in place. 😫 "I thought I'd do it whilst I was in shock she said". Always suspected a core of steel under the gentle quiet exterior.

Thinking of the final week and graduation without fear of failure now. That's really a novelty as it was only this week I started to look forward to the next run. Already reading posts on consolidation and have accepted my addiction with pride.😆 How I'll manage on holiday in 35 degrees plus who knows? Himself is still laughing at the thought of this night owl getting up before him, I have told him I'll still expect my morning brew... only now when I get back😋

Written by
Meepmum profile image
Meepmum
Graduate
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
2 Replies
notquiteretired profile image
notquiteretiredGraduate

Not long now Meepmum, you are doing so well, I think or bodies are becoming accustomed more now to the running and we getting more confidence in our ability. Enjoy your last week , see you on the other side😂👍🏃‍♀️

Oldfloss profile image
OldflossAdministratorGraduate

Well done..but do massage or roll out those calves... some calf stretches will be useful...

womenshealthmag.com/uk/fitn...

Really relax and enjoy these longer runs. The newly forming running legs are finding their happy pace.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Week 2

So I’ve just done week 2 run 2 .. I cannot work out why this week is harder surely it’s not the...

A reset, return of a lapsed runner.

Well! Not something I though I'd be doing but here I am in 2024 restarting couch to 5k! A bit of...

W1R2 done 😁

Yesterday was hectic, I had a lot to do and was constantly behind schedule but instead of de...

Shoes

I'm told by my daughter that my shoes are "walking shoes" not suitable for running. I'm now on Run...

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Beyond Couch to 5k runs now on available on the app! ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Have you updated your app recently? If not, you’re in for a treat! Once you’ve graduated, you’ll be...