New to forum ! Heading into week 7

[BowlingT]

Hi everyone! I’ve been a bit of a forum stalker reading all the advice and tips which have been very inspirational. Today was my last run of week 6 which I had been dreading as run 1 and 2 of week 6 were so hard..... however I treated myself to some brand new running shoes following my gait analysis today which showed I had collapsing arches ! Eek. Well they stayed bright and shiny for a tiny bit 😂. Bright being the word 😂. Apparently I ran through a thunderstorm too but my noise cancelling earphones and joss stone blocked out everything but the rain and I ran through the park! I have discovered I LOVE running in the rain.... although don’t hold me to that come winter 🤣

[HappyNoodle Graduate]

Well done for getting 2/3 of the way through 🏃🏻‍♀️😍🥳👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[BowlingT Graduate in reply to HappyNoodle]

Thank you ❤️

[Thismumcan_run Graduate]

Well done, that’s it now! You are officially a runner 😀

I also agree running in the rain is lovely but like you I haven’t done it in winter when it’s cold and dark 😂

[BowlingT Graduate in reply to Thismumcan_run]

Thank you, I must say I didn’t feel like a runner... I felt like at any minute I was going to stop but I made it !

I never thought I’d enjoy the rain but it’s bliss and everywhere is much quieter too 😂

[Guru10 Graduate]

Very snazzy trainers. Looks the part. They’ll do you nicely over these longer runs.

Heard the thunder and caught a rainbow 🌈 in the distance but went around us.

Stay positive, you seem to have this challenge in the bag. 👏👏

[BowlingT Graduate in reply to Guru10]

They were eye watering bright compared to my monochrome Nike’s I were wearing but they feel much better and give me better support.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

This guide to the plan is essential reading but it sounds like you might have read it already healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

Enjoy your journey.

[Eightpaws Graduate]

Welcome and well done on your progress so far.