Week 4 woes

[BarryR]

Agggh!

Did run 1 of week 4 on Wednesday. I was rather worried about it, seeing the 5 minutes runs with precious little recovery walks...

But it was fine. I seemed less out of breath and sweaty than week 3.

Fast forward to today. Weather about the same temperature at dawn as Wednesday (26-ish) but no breeze and felt a big more humid.

My legs felt like they were filled with lead.

On the first 5 minute section (going uphill!) I had to walk for about 45 seconds in the middle - not my choice, my legs just did it. I hate that - feels like a fail.

The second half I managed but my leg muscles ached like buggery until lunch.

Maybe the weather? Maybe something else? Hope the next one is better!

[Nervousrunner Graduate]

Humid weather is always hard to run in. Maybe try going earlier if possible?

Well done for completing your run. Make sure you stay well hydrated the day before a run. Makes a big difference. 👍🏼

[BarryR Graduate in reply to Nervousrunner]

Thank you. The last run in week 4 was a lot easier this morning. Altered the route to avoid the incline that messed me up

Now worried about what is coming up in Week 5 😮🙂

[Nervousrunner Graduate in reply to BarryR]

You have already got up to 16 mins of running.

Week 5, is only a slight increase. Have faith in the programme. It is gradually building up your stamina, so you are strong enough to cope with the increase in week 5.

You've got this 👍🏼