Words of wisdom greatly appreciated 😊

[MN4babes]

Tomorrow sees the end of week 6 - 25 whole minutes of running. I am excited and keep reminding my self it’s just 5 little minutes more than last Friday.... right? 🤷‍♀️

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Maintain a pace at which you can speak aloud, clear, ungasping sentences as you run.

Make sure that you drink a minimum of 2.5-3 litres of fluids today and keep topped up before your run and you will be fine.

[MN4babes Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Yes, I have upped my fluids today! I am going to go first thing in the morning. If I don’t run in the mornings I talk my self out of it 🙈

[Newbie59 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Hi, I've read your comments about fluid intake but the amount you recommend seems impossible to me. I never measure my intake but I drink 3 mugs of coffee a day, one mug of herbal tea, 3 small glasses of water. I drink more water if I've been for a walk or my C25K run, but nowhere near the 2.5 litre a day mark. I've tried to consciously drink more water but it doesn't sit comfortably with me. I got to week 5 with no problems, but did have the heavy legs at week 6 run 1. I put it down to the much warmer weather as I've got used to running early on cool mornings.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Newbie59]

Maybe this will help you increase your intake healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

If you want to run, or do any hard physical exercise, and want your body to function optimally, then you need to make sure that you are fully hydrated. You are far more likely to suffer aches pains and injuries if hydration is poor.

[Newbie59 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks very much for the advice, I've read those articles. I'm amazed I've got this far without suffering any stitches or cramps. The heavy legs was a warning, and I did notice I was hotter than usual - I will make sure I am well hydrated from now on.

[MN4babes Graduate]

Good luck 🍀 x

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Absolutely correct, it’s just 5 minutes on last weeks run... and the tricky intervals you’ve already done in week 6 will have prepared you nicely for it. Slow and steady as you go, especially in the first half of the run. You can do it... have fun.

[MN4babes Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thank you so much 😊

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Excellent. I’m really impressed. 👍🏻

[Dtay1978 Graduate]

Yep, just five more mins, you’ve got this 😊

[MN4babes Graduate]

All done! Thank you everyone 😄