W1 run2 going well, but...

[Bebebear]

Week 1 run 2, going well but when does the aching stop?! I'm 45 and this is the first time I've ran in well over 20 years!

[Determined55 Graduate]

Well done for starting! Where do you ache? Do you mean when you run or afterwards?

Are you drinking lots of water, especially on your rest days?

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

The aching stops when you stretch after every run.

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.

[John_W Graduate Ambassador]

Your body isn't use to the impact and even the gentle Week 1 is enough to make your muscles and joints let you know about it.

As long as jog slowly and take your rest days, you'll be fine.

Teething issues!

[MiaMac]

Well done for doing this! I’m like you both in age & not run in over 20 years! Read all the links that are provided. My knees were awful after R1, but I did the warm up exercises before run & cool down one’s after. Definitely make sure you are drinking plenty of water, especially after your run. I nice bath in the evening certainly helps ease the muscles also! Congratulations & keep going! 🙂