Week 2 🏃‍♀️

Week 2 Run 2 complete!! I’m happy but exhausted 😩 I have a small aching sensation in my right hip now - but it isn’t by any means painful. Is this normal and not an uncommon thing for new runners or should I stop running 😱😱🥺?? I’m making really good progress so hopefully it’s the first 😂

[TeeJay66 Graduate]

Well done, week two seems a long time ago now as I make a start on week seven, but I do remember that exhausted feeling all too well. The good news is that your body does adapt quickly and before you know it, you'll be running for 20 minutes non stop in week five - That is a wonderful feeling and well worth all the effort getting there!

Keep it up, you know you can do it 😀.

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Thank you!! 😂🥳

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done.

It is not unusual to ache but follow the advice in the guide to the plan on minimising impact, stretching after every run and hydration to keep it under control.

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I will! Thank you

[TeeJay66 Graduate]

As for the pain, I am no medical expert; I have had a few aches and pains post running now and again, but nothing too bad, I think that is pretty normal.

I think the best bet is to see how it goes, if you get a sharp pain or it gets worse and worse then stop and see a professional. I think you will probably know if something is really wrong.

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Yeah I will! If it gets worse I’ll definitely postpone my next run but hopefully it’ll be fine in a few hours 👍🏻 Thank you!

[Sara_Wales Graduate]

Fantastic! Well done!

I also get niggles but find that a good pre run and post run stretch really helps x

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Thank you!!

[Dtay1978 Graduate]

Dull aches are normal, it’s sharp shooting pains you need to be concerned about 😊

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yeah thank you!