Week 2, Run 1.

[SD2019]

Struggled tonight! Found the extra time running quite hard and my legs are stil really painful (mainly around my shins) but glad I have done it & hoping it will get a little easier! 🏃🏽‍♀️

[DiverIzzie Graduate]

Stick with it - you’ve done the hard bit by getting to week 2! Maybe think about getting gait analysis to make sure you have the right foot wear - can help with things like sore shins and achy muscles. Other thing I’ve learnt over the course is to warm up properly and keep my legs warm otherwise I end up with pulled calf muscles.

[SD2019 in reply to DiverIzzie]

Thanks! I did do some warm up and warm downs today (for the first time since starting) - hopefully the more i keep stretching before & after the more of a difference it will make

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Good running... I agree with DiverIzzie.

First step up is done though... be proud! It will get easier, don’t worry.

[SD2019 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Thanks for the encouragement

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Enjoy your journey.

[SD2019 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks!

[Whatnog]

Well done!! You finished it despite the struggle, mind over matter 💪 !!!

Another thing that can help with achy legs are post-run stretches. Check the guide from Iannodatruffe, it includes a link to some good ones! Keep going, slow and steady, you’ve got this!! 😃

[SD2019 in reply to Whatnog]

Thank you yes mind over matter is what I am slowly learning! I did do those today for first time since starting! Thanks for the encouragement