Week 2 run 2...achiest one yet??

[Choirgirl2020]

Not sure why but I hurt a lot more.l after this session than before. I have done my stretches and keeping the water in take up so hopefully that will help.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done on the run.

Are you doing dynamic stretches pre run and static stretches post run, as per links in the guide to the plan

[Choirgirl2020 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

I did an extensive walk beforehand so skipped my pre run dynamic stretches. Eek!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Choirgirl2020]

I don't stretch before a run......the only time I did I got an injury (probably nothing to do with the stretching) but many people swear by it.

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.

[Choirgirl2020 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks. I was holding each for 15 seconds. I think I will know tomorrow how bad it is, or whether the stretches have done their job!