Week 2 run 2

[Spartacus22]

so I've just finished run 2 from week two. Really struggled to start but finished on a massive high.

Legs not so much.

Did anyone else feel the leg fatigue alot?

Any tips

[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, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

Heavy legs can be symptomatic of poor hydration. As a runner you need to drink 2.5 -3 litres of fluid each and every day, running or not, as mentioned in the guide.

Enjoy your journey.

[Spartacus22 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you for the encouragement.

Glad to be part of the community.

Thats my weekend reading sorted.

Thank you

[BlueBloods1]

Hi Spartacus22

I am in week 3, I have my 3rd run tomorrow

My legs were feeling ok until my last run when afterwards my legs went to jelly. Hopefully it's all part of getting fitter, I hope.

Keep up the good work, your doing great.

[Spartacus22 Graduate in reply to BlueBloods1]

Thanks bluebloods1 well done on your progression .

How have you found week 3?

Thats my next week.

I think some long legs stretches are my weekend homework.

[BlueBloods1 in reply to Spartacus22]

Week 3 has been ok so far, never thought I'd be running for 3 minutes so it was a nice achievement.

The 90 second run seems easier this week aswell.

I need to start stretching properly after a run, that's one thing I haven't been doing.

[Beatlesforever Graduate]

Well done!! I'm one run ahead of you. I've not had problems with my legs so far (touch wood!) but I have upped my water intake since restarting the programme and I also run veeery slowly so that might be why my legs aren't that bothered 🤣🤣

[Spartacus22 Graduate in reply to Beatlesforever]

thanks beatlesforever. How are you enjoying it so far? I guess unless your finished and aiming for a race time pace isn't important im just happy to complete the distance right now.

I'm trying to increase my water intake but have a bladder the size of a pea. Haha always been a problem.

Might try some ice baths🥶