Week 8 run 1, yesterday

[Dorian1]

Boy am i slow, but i keep going.

I feel pretty confident its not going to be too hard to complete this, but boy do my shins get pumped with blood and lactic acid, i cant slow to a brisk walk, more a stagger, while i wait for them to go back to normal.

Does anyone have any advice? I have heard of these things called compression socks, but i dont know if they would help.

Or do I just need to wait for my shins fitness level to catch up to other body parts?

Having trouble with a breathng rythm that doesnt feel too forced, but don't end out of breath, but if my muscles are getting so pumped with lactic acid that means i should be?

[running2feelGr8]

Hi Dorian, sounds like your doing amazingly! I have been doing some “dynamic stretches” before running rather than the traditional stretching routines and has helped my legs from getting sore. Take a look on YouTube for some ideas.

[Dorian1 Graduate in reply to running2feelGr8]

I maybe need to try looking up more dynamic stretches, i do a bit.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Well done.

the guide to the plan has links to both pre run dynamic stretches and post run static stretches both of which will help, as will strengthening exercises and following the advice on minimising impact.