So today was run no. 2. Unlike run 1, I found it much easier to get my backside out of bed and out of the house, but once out I actually found it harder than run 1.
I think the problem was that my legs muscles were still a little sore from run 1, so this meant that I essentially felt every step. By half way I was having to talk myself out of quitting and willed myself on to continue.
That said, and despite the continued and now worse pain in my leg muscles I am looking forward to Friday when I will be on R3. I think my leg muscles have had a rude awakening! 😂
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Thanks, I'm glad I'm not alone. Yes I didn't stretch after run 1 and only a couple of stretches after run 2, but I will definitely follow your advise here and make sure I stretch properly.
I can assure you that since my aches after run 1I have religiously done both the pre run 'Dynamic' exercises AND Probably more importantly the 'Static' after run stretches, holding each of these for 30 seconds.
Very well done you... on Run 2 and already on the way. Sorry I missed your first post!
When we begin C25K, if we have not done anything like this before we do expect what we may call, normal aches and pains. It is our body, basically asking us what the heck is going on!
I hope you have had a peek at the essential reading link which you got in your first post replies. There is so much useful information there to help you move on with as little discomfort as possible ! Lots of links there for some really helpful post run stretches too!
Popping in some strength and stamina work on some of our rest days is a great idea. As the runs get longer too, making sure our whole running body keeps up with our legs is so important.
There are lots of great ideas for this on our wonderful Strength and Flex forum and you might begin with the Strength and flex exercises that link in with C25K,
So... normal aches and pains, yes we run... what we never do is run through real pain, ( you will know the difference By putting in some simple stretches , warming up well and post run stretches, you will feel a difference.
You can also on some rest days pop in different exercise... walking, cycling, swimming, yoga Pilates...even a day in the garden or a blitz on housework counts towards a strength and stamina workout.
There is so much here to help you as you move forward, and you may even come across a post I wrote yonks ago, for the S and F Forum... lots of ideas there to keep you comfy... ( including legs) !
Thanks for your reply. I definitely need to do some more reading to help me along the way, and will ensure that I do. I will keep posting with my progress.
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By putting in some simple stretches , warming up well and post run stretches, you will feel a difference.
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