Stiff and sore

[Symi]

I am a turtle this time round. I am adding running into my existing routine of group strength and sweat training I do a couple of days a week. I took five weeks off my strength training for summer fun, and added the couch to 5k a couple of weeks into my return. It seems to be taking a long time for my body to bounce back. I am feeling like a creeky old woman.

So long intro as to why I have only just finished week 2 run 2. I think it will take me a few weeks longer. And I sincerely hope I stop feeling so stiff and sore with time.

[Hidden]

It's great that you have added C25K to your regime but I'm sorry you are experiencing some stiffness and soreness.

Are you taking rest days between runs? Completing the warm-up/cool down walks? Do you stretch before/after runs?

You might find that this decreases as you continue in the programme with your three runs/week.

Let us know and keep us posted...

[Symi Graduate in reply to Hidden]

thanks so much for the encouraging advice. Yes I am doing long warm up walks (about 15 mins) and cool down (20 mins) and I am also doing some stretching.

I am convinced that 10 weeks on I will have worked through all this soreness.

I just had my work medical and my white blood cell count is up, so it is possible I have light flu going on too, so am taking a few days rest and will start again next week.

[drl212 Graduate in reply to Symi]

Sounds a very sensible plan!

Do keep us posted!!

[Annieapple Graduate]

🍏Symi Hidden has given you excellent advice which I endorse. Turtle 🐢 power will get you to the end once more!! Your body needs time to readjust back to running! Keep going & keep on sharing! Xx

[Symi Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Will do and thank you x

[drl212 Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Hooray for TurtlePower!!