W7R3 surprising myself

[MoliJ]

Well that’s week 7 complete. Really pleased with my progress so far. After run two I thought I might not be able to run today as my legs ached quite a bit it after but I managed today just fine. I have also noticed my snail pace has increased slightly in the second half of the run. Going to have a good rest now until I start week 8 on Sunday.

[edwardkerrison]

Well done. You are an Inspiration to me. I am on week five. Never thought of myself as a runner.

[MoliJ Graduate in reply to edwardkerrison]

Thank you. I never thought of myself as a runner either. Approximately 9 weeks ago I walked Corby 5k with my daughter and her running friend. I really struggled to complete it and now I have run for 3, 25min runs this week. Another bonus is I got my bike out the other day and went on my normal bike ride and I couldn’t believe how easy it was. I have definitely become fitter too.

[Hidden]

Great way to do it. Starting steadily and building up. Well done. Pace is not important as this adapts with experience so keep doing what you are doing.

[MoliJ Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Thanks x

[Big_maz]

Well done bike ride too go you 😊

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done.

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.

[MoliJ Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks, also having a short walk later in the day of a run seems to help me. If I sit around all day after a run I ache more. X

[Curnie1]

Excellent, well done, Only on Week 4, but getting there😀

[MoliJ Graduate in reply to Curnie1]

Thank you and well done you x

[CobbleRunner Graduate]

Well done. I’m one run behind you. It’s amazing the progress you can see in such a short space of time isn’t it?

[MoliJ Graduate in reply to CobbleRunner]

Thank you It’s fantastic, going to take the next 6 runs steady. I don’t want an injury so close to the end goal. X

[CobbleRunner Graduate in reply to MoliJ]

Snap! 😊

[MoliJ Graduate in reply to CobbleRunner]

🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞 for us both x

[CobbleRunner Graduate in reply to MoliJ]

Yes! So glad the lockdown rules didn’t change and we still get a chance to finish the challenge 👍🏼

[MoliJ Graduate in reply to CobbleRunner]

Yes, I was worried about that to, I was wondering how I would manage just running around our garden 😂

[CobbleRunner Graduate in reply to MoliJ]

Ha my garden is tiny!

[MoliJ Graduate in reply to CobbleRunner]

Ours isn’t that big. I did read about a woman who ran a marathon on her drive. I bet that was boring 😂