W2 done

[FreedomToRun]

Very pleased to have done that as inside on both knees is very sore. Not stabbing but just dull ache. Doing squats and hip stretches on rest day. But might give myself 2 days rest before week 3 starts.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done.

The guide to the plan has links to knee strengthening exercises and advice on minimising impact.

[FreedomToRun Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks!! Don’t want to give up. Is it ok to leave a couple of days between runs?

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to FreedomToRun]

Absolutely.

Have you read the guide to the plan? healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[FreedomToRun Graduate]

Just (re) read it. Really helpful. I used my foam roller this evening and after a bit as soon as I started on quads it hurt! But i stuck with it and my knee soreness has reduced alot. I’m really happy because it might just be tight muscles getting used for running. Rather than my knee. 2 days rest now with some pilates and more stretching.

Thanks so much for pointing me in the right direction

Week 3 next stop!

[Speedy60 Graduate in reply to FreedomToRun]

I always took a minimum two days rest between runs. It took a an extra few weeks to graduate, but who's counting?🤷‍♀️