Week 1 Complete

[GreenHooks]

Did wk1 r3 this morning. Yay!

First run was ok, however my legs especially my thighs ached like nobody’s business the next day despite cool down stretches.

Mentally I found r2 hard. I was stressing about it the night before and as a consequence my attitude for r2 was not in the right place. My legs still ached but I added music to my app and I think that helped. Stretched afterwards and aches have eased - it’s getting better!

Today I wanted to just get r3 done. Wasn’t “looking forward” to it but feeling better about it. I really hope I can feel more positive as the weeks go on and eventually “want” to go for a run. Need to seriously work on my PMA......it’s not a strong point in my personality naturally but maybe it can be one day 😀😀😀

For now though, go me! Celebrating with a cup of tea ☕️👏🏼🏃🏻‍♀️🏅

[sally1993]

Cup of tea is the PERFECT way to celebrate.. I did my W1R2 yesterday and totally agree with you I found it harder mentally! I felt like R1 had taken a toll on my body and my head was just messing with me. W1R3 for me tomorrow and if you can do it so can I

[GreenHooks Graduate in reply to sally1993]

You’ve got this! 😊

[Feltip Graduate]

It is hard, physically and mentally, you obviously had enough PMA to see you through to complete the week, well done 💪

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

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

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

Enjoy your journey.

[MontyMooDog Graduate]

Very well done for making a start and getting through your first week. My main advice is to stretch well after your exercise, keep hydrated and keep things slooooooww

Take a look at this video as it may help

youtu.be/9L2b2khySLE(Not working as expected?)

[SJ60]

Well done! You’re doing a great job 👍👍👍

[9weeks2Run Graduate]

Well done on completing week one!

I have completed it as well. Looking forward to week 2!

[9weeks2Run Graduate]

Hi GreenHooks how are you getting on? I have just completed week 3 starting to enjoy this! Still can’t imagine being able to run 5k!!

[GreenHooks Graduate in reply to 9weeks2Run]

Hi there

Starting wk3 again tomorrow as my hips have been painful but life has got in the way a bit too

Did run1 last Wednesday but was unable to do the rest so after 5 days off am starting the week again

Husband was a couple of weeks ahead of me but his knee was twingey so he is dropping back to run with me

😊

I am really creaking in my joints! Seriously considering some sort of supplements!!

[9weeks2Run Graduate]

Hi,

Sorry your hips have been painful hope they are feeling better.

Good luck for tomorrow and week 3, nice that is lovely that your husband is going to do it with you, hope his knee is OK and you both enjoy your run.

It is so much harder jogging in this heat so humid.