W7R1

[Krazycatlady]

Happy to report I have completed W7R1

I make sure I stretch before and after (long term back issues so need to)

But oh my legs right now my calves and the back of my thighs are feeling so tight

And tips ? Have a bath ?

[SandraY1 Graduate]

Well done 👍

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done.

Stretching immediately after every run, nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/h... while muscles are still warm and supple, pulls out contractions, avoiding carrying tensions into the next run and also improves recovery by improving blood flow, as recommended in the guide to the plan.

Pre run stretches should be dynamic, not static.

Many people do not hold their stretches for long enough or put enough effort in. Hold post run stretches for 30 seconds and make sure the pull is strong enough to be on the verge of discomfort.