Week 3 started

[VPOLLIE67]

I am a teacher and am loving loads of wee short breaks at the minute so getting into a routine for running is difficult but Ollie and I managed the first run for week 3 today! VERY hot out there but we ran to a natural stream so he could get a drink at the top of the hill, then the run/walk back down was lovely.

Ollie is now pooped!!!

[JulesL69 Graduate]

I started Week 6 on Monday, have not run since, was supposed to go last night but it was too warm. I think I might leave it for a few more days.

I don't recall ( 2yrs back) having issues with my calves, as soon as I run they are so tight... I stretch and drink plenty

Glad to see you are still staying with the programme

😁

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate in reply to JulesL69]

The heat is definitely taking its toll. The countryside here has loads of wee sheltered areas and a natural stream for Ollie so it was hot but bearable this morning. I hope your issue with your calves resolved itself. I don’t have any real advice and certainly I’m not qualified in any way to give any. Are you wearing different shoes this time or going on a harder surface? I’m looking for new footwear at the minute so any advice on this would be great.

[JulesL69 Graduate in reply to VPOLLIE67]

I run / walk on a trail that has some shelter ( trees) but today is even hotter.

I am running in the same footwear, never an issue before. I love them actually, they were not cheap but I did a lot of research and tried them out in the shop on a treadmill. The brand is Brookes - I would do some research as different Brands and types suit different people depending on their gait etc... go to a really good independent sports shop, they should have tons of experience and give you the right advice

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[VPOLLIE67 Graduate in reply to JulesL69]

Thank you for this. I’ve never spent money on running shoes before but will definitely check these out. Good luck with your next run.

[Liono Graduate]

Lovely dog!

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate in reply to Liono]

Thank you - he’s my motivation hahahaha

[Liono Graduate in reply to VPOLLIE67]

Looks like he's motivating you to go and lie out in the garden! 😂

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate in reply to Liono]

Any excuse hahahaha

[Crow277]

nice how did you find the first run im bout to start week 3 in 2 days aswell

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate]

It was okay - even given the heat! I spend loads of walks/runs checking on Ollie so the time disappeared. As Jo said - you are ready for this! Can’t wait to hear how you get on.