W1R2 - Can I....should I?!

[Maximus79]

Hello! I was majorly pleased with myself on Thursday for pushing on when I was ready to collapse (within the first quarter of the run!) but I completed it! I'm due to do W1R2 today but my legs are in agony. I'm walking around like John Wayne. Should I push through this and do the second run today or should I be giving myself another rest day? If I do it today would it actually help with the Wayne walk or make it worse?! Thanks in advance for any advice!

[ChampGran Graduate]

I would leave Run2 for a day but you can do a gentle walk. Show off your cowboy gait for the joy of the neighbours 😆

[Maximus79 in reply to ChampGran]

Ha haaaa! Thank you so much for your reply, I really appreciate it! I'm going to commit to this fully and dig out my Stetson and Chaps! Thanks again! 🙂

[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.

I would take at least an extra rest day, but keep moving, hydrate as suggested, warm up with a brisk walk and stretch immediately after your run.

Enjoy your journey.

[Maximus79 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you so much for your reply. I'm going to have a read through this advice now. I really do appreciate your help 🙂

[SaltdeanSizzler]

Well done “Wayne Walk”😂😂have another day off ... sometimes it’s not always possible to keep to every other day 😊you will find R2 far more enjoyable I’m sure ! I shall think of you next time I’m struggling and hopefully the picture of a “Wayne Walk” in my mind will make me smile and see me through 😊

[Maximus79 in reply to SaltdeanSizzler]

Ha haaaaa! I'll see if I can post a video next time!!! Thank you for taking the time to reply. Despite my funny walk I'm really excited and determined and that's all thanks to you lovely people and the positive things I've read on this forum! 😀💞