Week 9 run 2 done!

[Marika21]

I just finished my W9R2 and it felt so light. I am truly amazed and so proud of myself. Before starting C25K I haven’t done any exercise at all for years and now I’m running 30 mins. Who would have believed?

If I can do it, so can you! What I’ve noticed there are two important things which make my running smooth: rest day between runs and a good night’s sleep. If I’m doing 2 runs in consecutive days, it doesn’t feel comfortable. The same goes after I haven’t slept well.

So recovery is the key for me.

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

The number one rule of C25K is not to run on consecutive days, congratulations on almost completing the course, only 1 more run until you graduate, good luck for your graduation run 🏃🏾 😊

[Marika21 in reply to AlMorr]

I know there has to be a rest day between runs. I don’t recommend anyone not having those because it just doesn’t feel good and you muscles won’t have time to build strength. Thank you for your wishes 😊🏃🏼‍♀️

[Instructor57 Graduate]

Well done !Enjoy your graduation run 😁👍

[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, even at this stage.

Enjoy your journey.

[Marika21 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you. I’ve found your guide very helpful and can highly recommend it to anyone who is thinking of starting their running journey.

[Frenc Graduate]

That sounds like a super run - I know what you mean about the sleep. And one more run until you graduate, how exciting! 😁

[Poppdog Graduate]

Graduation beckons have a good run and yes rest days and sleep are very important