Week 1 🏃‍♀️

Week 1 - Run 2 complete! 💪🏻

It was a bit harder today since my legs were still aching since last time I ran but I didn’t stop 😂😂

[Mojojojo71 Graduate]

Well done! Keep going 👏👏

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Thanks! I’ll try my best 😂

[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.

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.

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Stretching post run will help reduce the aches and pains of sore legs. Epsom salts in the bath also work wonders!

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Thank you! I made the mistake of not stretching at all when I went on my first run - let’s just say I won’t be making that mistake again 😂😂

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Try these stretches: nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/h...

I have used them since starting C25k and do them religiously after each run - only takes 5 minutes and it is so worthwhile putting in the effort.

As you get into the longer runs you may find dynamic stretches are also useful to do before setting out.