End of wk2

[Jhump1964]

I finished week 2 on tuesday but have struggled with lower back pain and knee pain not sure whether to go for wk 3 today or redo run 3 in wk2 any advice after a four day gap?

[rhinos1968 Graduate]

Think id take it steady and re do W2. Don't run before you can run!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

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

and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

Runners need good core strength to avoid back pain, so maybe have a look at Strength and Flex.

Enjoy your journey.

[Jhump1964 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you looking forward to being g part of the forum 🙂need all the support I can get!!

[Hidden]

You are the best judge as to whether you feel up for the next run or feel more comfortable repeating your last run. Do not run through pain though, so if you need to take more rest then do. The following clip on the Japanese Slow Jogging technique is really helpful and designed to reduce impact on your joints so it is worth taking a look:

youtube.com/watch?v=9L2b2kh...(Not working as expected?)

Lots of people on the forum have used it with success. I hope it helps.

[Jhump1964 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you delly you are right I decided to go for it last 3 mins was hard but I did the very slow jog it really worked 🙂

[Hidden in reply to Jhump1964]

I’m really pleased. Slowly, slowly will get you through to the end of C25k. 😊