Week 1 done!

[HobbitRob]

So I finished week 1 yesterday and I'm looking forward to the start of week 2 tomorrow does anyone else feel a bit board on their days off lol? I'm really surprised at how much I love running already

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Well done, not bored but we do talk about our next run, where we will go whether it will be a long run or a short one, shall we try and speed up or not?

We have started yoga too and do that on rest days

[HobbitRob Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Yes I need to find something to fill my days off

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to HobbitRob]

Rest and stretch

[Speedy60 Graduate]

Well done. Don't overdo it.

I don't get bored - I play badminton, swim and belong to a gym, but I know what you mean.

[HobbitRob Graduate in reply to Speedy60]

Thanks, I wont over do it. I know rest days are important for growth and recovery, I just need to fill them with something low impact maybe. Not sure what yet

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to HobbitRob]

Swimming is great. I did start doing yoga, but it hasn't survived the new year.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done.

No need to be bored on your rest days.

If you want to be the best runner you can be, then non impact cross training on your rest days will be beneficial.

[Jansey]

Well done. I started week 2 this morning. Surprisingly didn't need to keep encouraging myself to finish. I agree about enjoying it more than expected. For me, I think it's because it's a planned programme and people here are so supportive. Might start stretch and flex on my off days next week.

[HobbitRob Graduate in reply to Jansey]

Is there an app for the strengh and flex course?

[Jansey in reply to HobbitRob]

Not sure. Someone on here will know. I just did a search for "stretch and flex'. It had all the details. TS a five week programme.

[Jansey in reply to HobbitRob]

Oops. Its strength and flex. 🤭

[HobbitRob Graduate in reply to Jansey]

Thanks, I totally spelt it wrong lol

[Brian-P6 Graduate]

Well done HobbitRob, once you've gone through a few weeks you're really going to enjoy the rest days they are sooooo needed to get yourself ready for the next run/next week.

I go for a swim on one of my rest days and have a sauna

[HobbitRob Graduate in reply to Brian-P6]

I bet you're so right

[Roxdog Graduate]

Well done. It's the sense of achievement which is so great isn't it. Don't miss your rest days though!

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Hi HobbitRob.

Great that you are enjoying it so much and counting the days to your next run. Remember rest is good, but those days are also great for strengthening too. You could try cycling, yoga or pilates. Have a look at the Strength and Flex 5 week course - you can find it by clicking on the 'My hub' tab at the top of your page, then click find a community and type in Strength and Flex. It compliments c25k really well.

[HobbitRob Graduate in reply to Hidden]

I will take a look, thank you

[RunningMigster Graduate]

Good work!

On week one I really needed the rest days. I think I started to get that way in week 2. Not so much bored but starting to want to get out there.

It good good this running thing isnt it

[HobbitRob Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

It is I'm liking it a lot more than I thought I would

[RunningMigster Graduate in reply to HobbitRob]

Me too. Took me a while longer that you to get the bug though 😁

[ButtercupKid Graduate]

I do the NHS Strength and Flex podcasts on my rest days. Really effective - and free 😄

[HobbitRob Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

Thinking of giving that a go but I wish there was an app for it

[ButtercupKid Graduate in reply to HobbitRob]

I’ve an old iPhone and it works fine on it, if that’s any help ?

[HobbitRob Graduate in reply to ButtercupKid]

I have an S8 but thanks