week 4 run 1

[Moosefacedgoose]

woof - that was a bit harder…

BUT

Not impossible and I did complete it

I felt like I was back at week 1 again puffing after my 60 seconds

I’m really enjoying seeing my cardio fitness levels improve on the apple fitness app - there’s a steady climb since starting the programme and that’s really motivating.

I’m interested to know peoples preferred rest day activities - I’ve been swimming and walking but might introduce some Pilates to the mix

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate]

Well done! Getting through those harder runs is a great feeling-you’re building your mental toughness as well as your physical toughness! It’s always ok to slow down if your breathing is getting a little fast.

If you’re tempted to try Pilates, you should definitely do it! My physio thinks it’s the best recovery day exercise runners can do and we should all be building it into our routines. I really enjoy it, although be prepared to ache in all sorts of places you didn’t know existed!

I also swim and walk, plus some hiit and Zumba classes. I’ve recently gone back to the gym for more strength training, mainly because my physio made me! I’ve forgotten how satisfying that sort of exercise is though, and it’s brilliant for reducing your chance of getting injured.

Find things you like, ideally which will build up strength and stability to support your running.

[Moosefacedgoose Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Zumba sounds fun maybe this my sign to try it! Good to know that Pilates comes so highly recommend too