Week 2 run 2

[Teener2]

Struggled going out today. First time in daylight😖 run went well, bit slower than usual I felt but ok and now the tops of my legs are killing me!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done.

If you struggle then just slow down.

Stretching immediately after every run, nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/h... while muscles are still warm and supple, pulls out contractions, avoiding carrying tensions into the next run and also improves recovery by improving blood flow.

[Alast]

Well done for getting another run done, and in daylight too, I'm not brave enough to do that! Slowing down is I think the answer to nearly all C25K problems. I'm into motorsport and have a 'T' shirt bearing the legend "The older I get, the faster I was!" I think for C25K runners we should maybe have one that says "The more weeks I do, the slower I run!" As IT has suggested, it's important to stretch your muscles whilst they are still warm after your runs. I do mine in the kitchen as soon as I get into home afterwards (I run directly from home). Another advantage of doing it there is that no-ne (apart from the dog if he's up) sees me doing it!

[Speedy60 Graduate]

Good for you for getting out there. Ignore your speed and concentrate on the length of time you spend running. You're doing a lot better than those who are still on the couch!

[RunningMigster Graduate]

You may need to slow down a little. It's not easy.

Slowing down was the hardest lesson for me to learn!

You did it though, well done. Keep it up!

Mig