An update on couchto5k.

[Sugarvogue]

Hi everyone

I have now finished week two yesterday.

I am finding the burn in my lower legs but it isn't unpleasant.

I will start week three on Sunday.

I am really enjoying it so far, I hope I can make it to the end. Will update again soon on my progress!

[Plattszo Graduate]

Well done Sugarvogue!! You should feel super chuffed with yourself!!👌

[nowster Graduate]

The burn is all part of your body getting ready for the next stage.

You will have naturally caused micro-injuries to the muscles during the run. Your body repairs those in the rest days, and you're stronger afterwards.

[Sugarvogue Graduate in reply to nowster]

Okay, Thankyou

[MontyMooDog Graduate]

Just ensure you stretch, hydrate and have rest days. Follow the program and you will be fine 👍😁

[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.

[Sugarvogue Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thankyou for the tip, I will check this out!