1st Post - hanging in there

[flightrisk]

Hi,

First time posting, I have just finished W3 R3 and will be stepping up to W4 R1 on Friday (a bit daunting). I turn 50 in January and I am determined to graduate by then 😀

Having watched the slow running videos it appears that is my natural pace! So feel better about my lack of speed now.

I am being very diligent about warming up and doing the cool down stretches as I know I am prone to muscle pulls and strains - I mostly feel it between lower calf and ankle and when I have damaged this in the past I have been unable to walk up stairs without yelping l, so I am ultra cautious.

Really enjoying an excuse to get outside during these chilly dark days.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.Doing extra stretches for your susceptible areas will pay benefits.

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.

Enjoy your journey.

[swissfish Graduate]

You're just ahead of me - I'm aiming to do W3R3 tomorrow and start W4 on Sunday.Good luck!

[flightrisk in reply to swissfish]

Right back at ya!