Week 5 Run 2

[MumToThreeBoys]

Wow!!

I was way too optimistic about this run, I thought it would be easier lol

I really struggled with my lower legs hurting. My calves and my shins. I’m guessing that’s just due to increased running time.

I didn’t give in though, pushed on through at the thought of this feeling once it’s over! I feel elated now!

I am definitely nervous about run 3 but also looking forward to it!!

I hope everyone is enjoying their week and enjoys what’s left of it! The younger two boys and I are off to do Halloween things the next couple of days (the oldest is too cool for that these days, lol)

The oldest and I in the pic (me looking less sweaty for once 😂)

Susan x

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Well done for getting through it, from experience though don’t push too hard you don’t want to hobble home

When we did w5r3 we were nervous so started off really really slowly and the time passed more quickly than expected with a little left for a short sprint at the end we lived that run

Good luck and enjoy

[MumToThreeBoys in reply to SueAppleRun]

Great advice! Thank you so much x

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to MumToThreeBoys]

ah i’m a bossy know all but from running on a bit of a sore foot i ended up with a non healing blister and long lecture from nurse who dressed it gave me antibiotics and time not running lol

[MumToThreeBoys in reply to SueAppleRun]

Well I am certainly grateful for any words of wisdom. Or bossyness that you can offer me lol

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to MumToThreeBoys]

Thank you

[Isal19]

Same stage as me. 8 minutes seemed a lot but as you say we did it. Feel proud too! Never liked running but am hooked.

[MumToThreeBoys in reply to Isal19]

Huge well done to you too!! Go us!!! 👏🏻

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

What a lovely photo!! Susan you are doing so well👏👍 Be careful of injury..when your body starts hurting it usually means you are running too fast even if you don’t feel as if you are. Try slowing it right down until near the end. Then sprint if you have more in the tank. Your fitness for the longer runs will build up more readily this way. It’s also very important to increase your water on both rest and run days now!

So good to hear your fab progress!! 🎈

[MumToThreeBoys in reply to Annieapple]

Thanks for the advice! I will keep it in mind as I definitely do not want an injury! I shall increase my water intake too!

[RunningMigster Graduate]

Good for you for sticking with it and not stopping.

Take it easy though, dont overdo it.

Hope the next run is easier

[MumToThreeBoys in reply to RunningMigster]

Thank you! I am rather worried about my next run. 20 minutes seems loooooong lol. Well done to you too for sticking at your runs!

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to MumToThreeBoys]

20 minutes sounds daunting to me at the moment.

You've got absolutely the right attitude to achieve it though!

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

What a lovely photo of you and your son, glad you enjoyed your run, onwards and upwards to run 3 of week 5, just take that run slow and steady, good luck🏃🏾😊

[Buddy34 Graduate]

It's good to have optimism, as you felt it all in your legs are you hydrating enough. You did it well done 😊

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Well done for pushing through it 😁

[MummyTum Graduate]

Lovely photo! Sounds like you’re doing brilliantly 👏👏👏 Looking forward to hearing how w5r3 goes 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

[Grannyhugs Graduate]

Well done for pushing through but please be kind to yourself. You have a busy life and injury would impact on you and your lovely boys. Slow down a bit, there is the rest of your life for speed. Take care and enjoy the next run.

[Sook2 Graduate]

Good going. Hard runs make us stronger!