Week 2.5 completed!

[grumpyoldgirl]

So, after a few weeks on week one and two weeks on week two, I decided to bridge the gap to week 3 with an extra week of my own. On my last attempt to restart running after breaking my ankle and with a dodgy hip, it was week 3 that was my downfall - I think the jump from 1.5 minutes to 3 minutes running was too much for me to maintain my form - I was doing odd things unconsciously when I lost concentration.

So this time, I've added a week of 2 minutes running, and 1.5 minutes walking. That was 10 minutes of running, and it was fine - my hip was niggling ever so slightly, but I straightened myself up and it seems to have sorted itself out! Must remember to do all my strengthening exercises tomorrow though.

So, am I ready for week 3, or is there a week two and three quarters to be done first? 🤔

And a photo of my insect-friendly border just because☺️

[Petem56 Graduate]

Love the buzzing border, it’s great what you’re doing, adjusting the plan to suit your needs, go for it grumps.😀

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate in reply to Petem56]

Thanks Pete ☺️

[Couchpotato2 Graduate]

Lovely photo! are you not forgetting week 2.75? Well done grumpy, sounds like you are building a strong base x

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate in reply to Couchpotato2]

This is the conundrum, CP. What to do! Might try a week 3 run and see.

[Couchpotato2 Graduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Keep doing what you think is right. 2’ maybe?

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Whatever you do has to suit you and I’m sure it will, beautiful insect friendly border

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks Sola, I'm feeling a little more confident with this approach, and so far so good. Can't claim much credit for the border, it's mainly self seeded, but I like it so I leave it alone. It's absolutely full of bees☺️

[SueAppleRun Graduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Best thing to do with borders that grow happily on their own

[Over60sRunner Graduate]

Great hack! I'm like you and have to be mindful of my form otherwise I suffer, but with me it's my calves that tighten right up.

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate in reply to Over60sRunner]

It's a nuisance, but at least once you know what's going on you can do something about it. I expect you've become an expert on calf stretches😁

[Over60sRunner Graduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Oh yeah! That and foam rollers 😮😮