Week 8 Run 2

[MrChicken]

Week 8 Run 2 I decided on a new route which was alot more hilly than my flatter usual run. Legs are killing today but I ran the same distance as I did on week 8 run 1 ..I dont run too fast . Should I revert to my old route or push on with the hilly one ...the scenery is way better than running around a field anyway ?? And are my legs hurting more because I was using different muscles because of the hills?? Thanks all ...love this running thing now

[linda9389 Graduate]

Hills will use different muscles, yes! Hills are really useful training tools, but if you were following a plan it would probably suggest hills just once a week or less. I'd probably run your normal route for the next couple of runs, then go back and conquer those hills again. It's always good to mix it up - good physically, but good mentally too. Good luck and enjoy (and well done on braving hills so early on).

[MrChicken Graduate in reply to linda9389]

Thank you great advice. I did revert to my old route . Better for now. Would you say grass or road is better ? I find i run faster or further on the road ..thanks again

[linda9389 Graduate in reply to MrChicken]

People say grass is more forgiving than a hard surface like tarmac, so easier on your joints. On the other hand, grass tends to be uneven so the risk of slipping/tripping/landing awkwardly and injuring joints that way is higher.

Most people run faster on tarmac - but of course that's not the aim of this program 😀

[MrChicken Graduate in reply to linda9389]

Again great advice ..many thanks . Keep running and keep well during this historical hiccup

[AlysP Graduate]

Stick with the hills for quicker fitness gains. I have done the whole C25k off road, with hills and very uneven ground. I would say keep the hills in. When I first started I could barely get up the ‘tough one’ if it coincided with my 3 or 5 mins running or whatever, (seems so long ago!!) but now I sort of breeze up the hills. Hills and uneven ground make you fitter faster in my opinion as it’s harder work!! Go for it!!!! 😀

[MrChicken Graduate in reply to AlysP]

Thank you for the great advice...I certainly enjoy the hills and will be including them in my runs ..perhaps not as brave as you yet but I will get there ..loving it

[AlysP Graduate in reply to MrChicken]

Fantastic!!! Also, what goes up, comes down!! 😀

[MrChicken Graduate in reply to AlysP]

Hahah so true .....didnt think of that 😁