Week 6 run 1

[JJFinzi]

Just did the 20 min run of week 5 couple of days ago and thought this would be easy , the last 5 minutes were tough and then got a blister on my right foot so hobbled home during the 5 min warm down. Think thats me resting for a few days. Anyone know how long you have to leave it before you run again when you have blisters?

[Tasha99 Graduate]

This run often catches people out as they think it’ll be easier after week 5 run 3. You just need to cover the blister properly. I don’t generally get them but I heard leukotape is good for running.

[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.

Enjoy your journey.

[Littlelinzi89 Graduate]

I have no advice at all for the blisters, but I just wanted to say that I did the same on w6r1 🙈🙈I thought I was invincible because I was so proud of my w5r3, but I wasn’t 🙈

It’s surprising me that it is as much a mental battle, as it is a physical one.

I am now in w7 and I am loving it again.