W4R2

[Dtay1978]

That’s the second one in the bag this week as of earlier tonight. Someone mentioned in another post about drinking plenty of water, so I worked my way through my water flask 3 times during the day and it did the trick, didn’t seem to have as many aches and pains.

[Rigpig Graduate]

It's surprising how many people neglect this including me sometimes, I find I run much better when I am properly hydrated

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Nice one. Hydration makes a much bigger difference than we imagine before we start running. Keep drinking on rest days too, it can take a few days to become optimally hydrated. Have fun closing week 4 out.

[Choc17]

This is really helpful, thank you. I'll try that today and see if it makes a difference, it's my knees that really ache.

[Dtay1978 Graduate in reply to Choc17]

I have a dodgy knee, I use a knee brace, cost me a few quid off eBay, works a treat 😊

[Running-scooter1]

I've just done wk4 run2 aswell. I was dreading it coz found run1 hard but I was finding my stride a bit better and breathing coordinated today. I'm so pleased with myself and you should be also. Looking forward to seeing your ongoing progress. We can do this.

[pippkins Graduate]

Well done! Yes, being hydrated, having a decent sleep the night before all goes to help in having a good run.

Remember to slow it right down if you begin to get too out of puff, it also makes it more gentle for your joints.

I have dodgy knees and strap them with 2 layers of compression sleeves when I run, but have been following some youtube videos on knee strengthening that is beginning to get good results.

Remember to warm-up-walk at the start and stretch at the end, to keep the soreness in check.

Keep going!!