Here we go again!

[wobbles_when_runs]

3rd time round for me, not ran for about a year and now starting again. Week 1 just complete. Was hoping for the muscle memory to kick in but seems like it’s still in hibernation!

my issue is stretching my quads after a run. I’m very chunky and can’t reach my foot to hold to stretch them, even if I use a chair to get to my foot, any other suggestions on how to stretch them please?

[MissUnderstanding Administrator Graduate]

Welcome back! It’s tough after a break. I found it worse than starting for the first time! You’ll get there though and it’ll all come back. You’ve already got loads of knowledge and experience from last time and that will stand you in great stead.

I sometimes use a yoga strap (or a belt or a towel!) if I’m struggling to reach to perform a particular stretch. You can loop it around your ankle and pull gentle to stretch your quads. I’ve attached a screen shot from the video here to help illustrate what I mean in case it’s not obvious! If you google “quad stretch with yoga strap” you’ll get lots of options.

m.youtube.com/watch?v=X7K9Y...(Not working as expected?)

Good luck with the rerun!

Quad stretch with belt

[wobbles_when_runs Graduate in reply to MissUnderstanding]

Thank you, great suggestion. Just got to work out how to get up off the floor then 🤣🤣🤣 only joking I’m not that bad. Will try after my next run and report back 😊

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Hello and welcome back! Yes... sometimes out does have an impact... and getting back into things gently is the way.

Many of us have and are doing this return journey and making sure that our running body is ready for it, is paramount.

There are loads of ideas on the strength and flex forum, with exercises for every part of our running body!

Here is one of mine...

healthunlocked.com/strength...

... and for me... one of the best exercises which will impact your quads? Squats!

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

So, take a peek and do try to get into a regular habit of putting in some support exercise on some of your rest days m as you move forwards.

Hope this helps a tad... and well done to you!

[wobbles_when_runs Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you, much appreciated. Will try some squats and have a look at the links

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

heyyyy

I remember you!

I’ve not ran for a couple of years cos job is full on plus Nanny life, but I still log in from time to time.

No suggestions for you but a few words of encouragement to tell you that you’ve got this!

You had determination last time so I look forward to reading your progress!

Good luck! 👏👏 🏃🏿 😀

[wobbles_when_runs Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

Hi, yes I remember you, thank you for the encouragement!! Will keep updating and see how I get on 😊

[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to wobbles_when_runs]

remember! Baby steps!

AND

You’re out there doing it! 👏👏👏💕

( I can’t cos of nanny duties and full on job)

but

I’m with you in spirit x

[Folkylass Administrator Graduate]

Congratulations and welcome back! I think that MissUnderstanding and Oldfloss have given you all the info you need …. So there’s only one more thing for me to add …..you are doing brilliantly !👏👏. Looking forward to reading about you fantastic progress 🥳😂😂x

[LazyRunningBirder]

Well done for going again! You've done it before, so you know that it's possible! I'm on about my fourth go (week five now)

[Jools2020 Graduate]

so sorry I missed this! I no longer get notified by email about posts so just have a check now and again. Welcome back!!!

I did C25K again too 😊