Week 4 in the Bag 😄

[Rigpig]

After my wee hangover delaying my run yesterday I got up early this morning and finished week 4. I think having a 3 day rest has actually done me some good, no issues from my knees, maybe they are a bit stronger by now but it’s a relief as I thought they would maybe shut my running adventures down not that long ago. Also I can easily complete the 5 minute sections now and am ready for more. Bring on week 5 I can’t wait 😀

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Well done.

[RunningMigster Graduate]

I think we'll see the words 'hangover' and 'delayed run' quite a lot over the next few weeks :-).

Glad you're enjoying it and I agree, I think an extra break does the world of good.

[DJB11 Graduate]

That’s good to hear . I am trying to recover from painful knees ( 2 weeks no runs and still hurts to walk 😳) it all began with the 25 min runs . I’ve only got week 8 & 9 to complete so really frustrated . Talking to friends who run , they’re saying to do it more gradually over a few weeks rather than suddenly running for 25mins .

Hope your knees stay ok . When I do return , I’m going to take it a tad slower .

Good luck ! 😊

[Rigpig Graduate in reply to DJB11]

I went and tried a lot of different braces as soon as it started and bought the ones that felt right (also the most expensive) My left knee is now fine but I still wear a brace on my right, it’s made a huge difference.

[Buddy34 Graduate]

An extra rest day can be just what's needed and good that your knees are better. Well done you 😊😊

[silverflowers Graduate]

Well done! So glad your knees are holding up

[Enxo Graduate]

Well done Rig, I’m sure all your hardwork will pay off. My last run tomorrow and then I can rest my knee for a week or two! I’ll order one of those braces you recommend as well! Best of luck from one one FB to another!

[Rigpig Graduate in reply to Enxo]

If you can possibly go and try them on I would recommend it. The sizing is quite important as the ones that were recommended For me were really tight.

[Leosmit Graduate]

Good going Rigpig! Well done. Yes, extra rest days seem to work and I don’t find that it holds back my progress.

[Granspeed Graduate]

Good news. Well done. 👍 Might be worth a look at the leg, knee & glute exercises over on Strength & Flex. Everything is connected to everything else (of course), and my pain in the arch turned out to yield to exercises for glute muscles! 😄

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Look how far you’ve come well done

[Minsy]

Well done you. Good to know. I had a bigger gap this week due to other commitments. It’s a busy time of year 🙂

[linda9389 Graduate]

Glad your knees have been beaten into submission. Week 5 is the best!