My 'Couch to 5k' diary (wk2 d2)

[Remikins]

I'm a bit behind with posting, obviously I ran this yesterday and it's almost a distant memory already!

Anyway, I made sure I started off slow and tried to maintain a slow pace, it worked pretty well but think I'd still speeded up a bit before the last run.

The last run I knew I had to slow down dramatically or I wouldn't do it, I realised this while struggling with tired legs and bursting lungs knowing full well I was only about half way in. Running slower does nothing for completely knackered legs though, but I felt the ache and pain disappear as I pushed on, or maybe I was just more focused on trying to breath!

Not for the first time I wished there was a ten second marker from the end, or something just to let me know that I can still do it.

Bring on tonorrow, and I must concentrate more on staying slow the whole time, my body falls into it's own pace which it isn't ready for yet 😝

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

Running slowly will build up stamina and fitness over the weeks. So keep it slow. However most runners experience heavy legs for the first 10 mins so it’s even more important to start off very slowly. If you have lots of energy left towards the end you can run a bit faster. Drink lots of water on rest & run days to help keep away lactic acid build up. Enjoy!! Well done you are doing so well👏👍

[Remikins Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

My legs and muscles aren't aching after a run, it's during, they are just not used to that sort of energy exertion.

My right leg is extremely week due to my back problems, it's also numb along with half of my right foot. I'm sure the strength will build up eventually.

Thanks for your support and advice

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

You got through it!

"Something just to let me know I can still do it" that's where you come in...

as soon as the thought "I don't think I can do this" dares to pop its head above ground you need to smack it back, just like a Whack a Mole game with "Yes, I can!" Even if you end up running along huffing out loud "yes, I can" that's what will get you through.

You absolutely can do this! 💪🏻😁 slow and steady will get you all the way 👍🏻

[Remikins Graduate in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Lol, wish I'd seen this before this morning's session 😝

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to Remikins]

Well you've got it for the next one! Yes, you can!! 👍🏻🤣

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Well done and good luck with R3 tomorrow 😁

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

There are great runs and there are harder runs and every one is making you stronger well done

[shrinkingjaz Graduate]

Running slow takes some getting used to! Make sure your stretch those legs out and give yourself plenty of rest 😊

[Distance]

That's great! You're running. You're moving. You're doing it and it's all for you. Congratulations!