W3 second run - very tough

[Dreambird]

I just tried to do my second week 3 run but I couldn’t run. The first 90 secs run was fine but first 3 minutes run I just managed bursts of short jogging- my calves hurt 😔 so I sort of walked and jogged 90 secs and a minute of second 3 minute run. I’ll have another go on Saturday or Sunday. Bit disappointed though.

[Scw787 Graduate]

I jog... not sure I’ll ever run. But I do it. So congrats for even getting out there...

I’m with you so do not think you’re alone xx

[misswobble Graduate in reply to Scw787]

You will! Never doubt it

[misswobble Graduate]

You did it! Quick for the warm up walk and then the run bits and walking parts you do oh -so-very-slowly, buying time and saving puff.

No hurry, no need to push things. Slow is the way to go. If you stick with going very slowly you'll finish the programme

Don't get ahead of yourself, just do the session in front of you.

Good luck

[Dreambird Graduate]

Thanks so much - it’s great to know I’m not alone. Slow jog - I’m learning 😅

[Maurs12 Graduate]

Good luck next time - this one was very hard for me too - I think the go slow advice from misswobble is spot on.

[FreedomToRun Graduate]

It does take time so doing runs again is good thing. I. had to really slow the pace right down to keep steady. Still doing that now. But it really does help.

[Dreambird Graduate]

Yes slowly does it ! I’m determined to keep going to build up my confidence.

[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.

Many people do not hold their stretches for long enough or put enough effort in. Hold post run stretches for 30 seconds and make sure the pull is strong enough to be on the verge of discomfort.

Pay attention to your 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.

[Dreambird Graduate]

Thanks for your advice - I think I’m definitely needing to up my fluid intake. And yes I probably don’t hold those post run stretches long enough. It’s a learning curve but I’m slowly adapting! Thanks again.