Hi, just started wk 6 (can't believe I have got this far!)

[chickentrousers]

My querie is that apart from after the very first run I never have any muscle aches or pains. Is this normal? I haven't found the runs easy and do feel like I am pushing myself.

Thanks.

[blueboots Graduate]

I don't think it is compulsory to ache, you lucky thing. Do you do some other form of sports?

[chickentrousers Graduate in reply to blueboots]

No, I don't do any other sports but I'm on the move a lot with my job. I was just concerned re 'no pain, no gain'!

[TJFlute]

Quickly touch wood!

The podcast sees you through each step of the way not pushing too much too fast.

Glad that you're enjoying the runs without any niggles or pains; long may it continue

[chickentrousers Graduate in reply to TJFlute]

Thanks. I am enjoying the runs which is amazing as I have previously been 'allergic' to exercise!!! Hoping for leg toning, I haven't really noticed any changes as yet.

[Minuette Graduate]

Apart from the first week when I ached a lot, apart from tired legs sometimes I've never had any pain either

[chickentrousers Graduate in reply to Minuette]

Hi, thats good to know. How far on with the podcasts are you?

[Minuette Graduate in reply to chickentrousers]

I've just completed week 6 run 2, with run 3 scheduled for Friday, so I think we're around the same stage

[Bxster Graduate]

I'm very jealous, I ached until wk4

[Lorcan]

My muscles were stiff and sore through the whole 9 weeks and this completely determined my running schedule. I ran as soon as they stopped hurting enough to let me!

[chickentrousers Graduate in reply to Lorcan]

Hi, everyone seems to be so different. Are you continuing to run and what have been the main benefits for you?