Its been 2 days since I did my 1st Parkrun and I know that there is a difference to running outside to on the treadmill but this is just ridiculous!
My thigh muscles are so painful I can hardly walk.
I'm supposed to be starting week 8 today but I really don't think my legs would take it.
I am determined to get back on the plan tomorrow though so any tips for sorting my aching thighs (& butt cheeks) out would be greatly appreciated 
Seriously, the first time I did a parkrun I was the same, listen to your body and take a few extra rest days!
Forgot to say, I would suggest a gentle swim if you can, really really helps (well it helps me!)
running outside can take quite a toll on the muscles which a treadmill ususally protects, so you might need to rest for longer. You will almost certainly need to stretch your piriformis which will sort out your poor butt! teachpe.com/stretching/piri... And, just to live up to my name, swim, swim, swim
i would definatley advocate more rest. My legs (shins / calves) were really sore the first time I did 5k and the park run.
If you're happy taking painkillers, I find if I've overdone it that one or two Ibuprofen before going to bed helps avoid being so stiff in the morning you can hardly move.
Post graduation week 2. Still running! Does it get any easier?
Me: Week 7 Run 2 (with a bruised rib) Gremlins: 0 still!!!
Consolidation 2 - just me and my watch 😮 
Laura forgive me, its been 11 days since my last confession 
Week 5 run 2 done, letting my head scare me of run 3!
