Week 9 run 1

[Sho18]

Ran the first run of week 9. Never thought I would get this far - 9 weeks more like 12 weeks to get to this stage though. I’m running the same route. But still feels like it’s a struggle completing 😞

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

This guide to the plan is essential reading, even at your stage, even if it is to learn to slow down if it is a struggle 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.

[Hidden]

Don't give up, you have almost done it, if it takes extra weeks then so what, just keep going you will do it.

[Sho18 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for your encouragement . Just feel like it’s been a struggle getting to this point. I will keep going!

[Hidden in reply to Sho18]

Do you need to run a bit slower maybe?

[Sho18 in reply to Hidden]

I’ll try and run slower for the next run and see how I go. The last time I ran frequently I was 16. So suppose I need time to get use to the routine.

[Hidden in reply to Sho18]

You could be right..

Let us know how it goes please..

[Sho18 in reply to Hidden]

I will do - second run is tomorrow.

[Sho18 in reply to Hidden]

Did my second run and went at a slower pace. It made such a difference. Will continue at this pace for next run and maybe after a few more 30mins run I’ll be able to speed up. Thanks for your advice.

[Hidden in reply to Sho18]

Good, I am glad it has worked for you.

[Devon_straggler Graduate]

Have you got the option for a different route (I realise that's not easy under current circumstances)? It might make you feel a bit more enthusiastic.

[Sho18 in reply to Devon_straggler]

I completed the run - same route at a much slower pace and it didn’t feelAs much of a struggle as the first run of week 1.