Week 3 Run 1 complete

[Huggy09]

So I did my first run of week 3 and I feel really good( very surprisingly) 😆. I did my running sections on a treadmill at just under 10km per hour, as I have arthritis in my right knee. I am reluctant to do it on the streets just incase the impact flairs up my knee. Whilst in the gym i also did some leg presses to try and build some strength in my knees to protect it when the run times starts to increase .

All in all really pleased with my first few weeks ☺️

[ToothPickJafah Graduate]

This is great to read! Huge well done to you Huggy09! 🤗

[Violetcream Graduate]

Well done Huggy09! Hope you stay knee twinge free. I try to run on grass or trail where I can as my left knee has always been a bit 'grumpy.

[Cmoi Graduate]

Well done on completing W3R1 Huggy09 . 10km per hour is pretty speedy though, especially for a new runner worried about an arthritis flare-up. You might want to slow down a bit. Unless you mean your pace is 10 minutes per kilometer? That would be 6kph.

[Huggy09 in reply to Cmoi]

Thanks very much for your advice, I will take that into account on my next run in relation to the pace, it was 10 km per hour 😆

[MissUnderstanding Administrator]

Glad you’re enjoying yourself and congratulations on completing another run. That’s always worthy of celebration.

The actual numbers aren’t as important as how you feel when you’re running (although I do agree with Cmoi …10kph is quite speedy!). How’s your breathing? Can you speak out loud in full, ungasping sentences? It’s best to slow down until you can. It’s counter intuitive but that’s how you’ll build up best. On the treadmill, that might involve slowing down as the run progresses to keep at that lovely, conversational pace. If you were outdoors, you’d be adjusting your pace naturally and it’s one of the things that can be a little harder to manage on a treadmill.

Enjoy your rest day(s)!

[Huggy09 in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Yes breathing been good , but once again really appreciate the advice. Thanks