Eek… unpleasant run!

[Sar9]

So somehow I convince myself that I would perhaps start trying to increase my distance to 10km… following the magic plan.

I thought I’d give the 5.5km run a go, as I’ve already done my 5km this week and then will do 3km next time.

Holey moley! That was a serious challenge. I haven’t run regularly for quite a while, maybe once a week. So I think having 1 rest day and then running again was a shock to the system! In the initial 10 mins I thought I was going to die and my left shin was giving me grief (which thankfully disappeared).

I made it and I’m super pleased, but wow! That was a mental and physical challenge.

Also, I usually run in miles, so running in km made it seem so lonnnng! Hmmm.

Also, I noticed a post about HR zones, something I’ve never paid attention to. What should the zones be? I will look into this more later but just curious if anyone had more info/advice on this?

[nowster Graduate]

I really wouldn't concern yourself too much about HR zones at the moment. If you can talk whilst running you're OK.

Your body is now used to running once a week. It'll take some time to get used to the extra activity. Take it easy. It might be better to increase the frequency of your runs back up to three a week before you tackle the Magic Plan.

[Sar9 Graduate in reply to nowster]

Yep, will consider this first! Thanks 😊

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

The FAQ Posts here healthunlocked.com/couchto5... are designed to give basic information about a whole host of running related issues and may answer your questions.

Running regularly is the only way to maintain fitness, but don't suddenly increase to three runs per week if you have only been doing one. Build up slowly.

[Sar9 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks, perhaps need to take this on board! 🙂

[RoxyD Graduate]

There is a 2 runs a week version of the magic plan.

[Sar9 Graduate in reply to RoxyD]

Where can I find this RoxyD? That might be something I could start off doing whilst building up to 3 times a week!