Smile 🙃

[Hallie2017]

Just completed W7R3 for the second time to convince my mind I can do it! I did it and my top tip, which worked for me today, was turning that grimace into a smile!

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'Half smiling' is a proven means of lifting your mood. Just lift the corners of your mouth and feel the difference

[Gwyrdd Graduate in reply to Hidden]

That is so true

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

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.

Keep running, keep smiling.

[Issywhizz Graduate]

I had the exact same thought on my last run, instead of frowning and my face being tense, I relaxed and smiled and it all felt so much easier and enjoyable 😊🏃‍♀️

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

Hi Hallie2017 ...well done on your progress so far and I read somewhere, poss my runners world mag that smiling while you’re running really does make it feel a bit easier!!!