W2R1 completed during Storm Ciara

[Joni77]

I needed to get this run done today to stay on track so decided to go for it! Exhilarating to be out in the elements...

I have a question though. Where I live is very hilly and usually the first half of my walk/run is up some pretty steep hills and, not surprisingly, I struggle quite a bit. Inevitably the second half of my run is usually downhill and it gets a lot easier. Only really small sections are flat and I actually enjoy those the most. There’s not really anyway to avoid hills but am I doing this right - hard on the way out and easy on the way back?

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your determination.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

For many, avoiding hills is difficult.

If you can cope with them, they will make you stronger.

If they are too tough, slow down and if you really cannot get up a hill, just turn round and run back down.

Keep footfall under your body at all times, but especially when running downhill, to minimise impact.

Enjoy your journey.

[Joni77 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you for the advice. I’ll have a read of the guide.

I am definitely more wary going downhill as it feels like it would be easy to hurt myself! I have to remind myself to slow down but hopefully if I’m careful it’ll be ok.

[Hidden]

Can't answer your Q coz I'm still on w1 but just wanted to say kudos to you running in the storm! 👍

[Joni77 in reply to Hidden]

I think some might call it stupidity but I find it so easy to stop exercising if I don’t stick to a routine. I’m determined not to do that this time. How are you finding week one? It was tougher than I thought but I was missing it today with the slightly longer runs! 🤣

[SofaJockey]

Awesome to run in Ciara. It's my rest day so no running for me.

But maybe I can do a long walk... 😎

[Grannyhugs Graduate]

You can do this however you like, I personally chose to jump in the car and drive to flat areas until I graduated. Even now 6 months on if its tricky weather - like today, I drive to flat. Happy running

[Joni77 in reply to Grannyhugs]

I think needing to get in the car might stop me from going out so I’ll keep battling for now! Thank you though - good to have another option

[Grannyhugs Graduate in reply to Joni77]

You will get fitter faster by tackling these hills, happy running