Run Club Week 5

Run club has been moved to a brand spanking new time! We have had a real interesting time with parking police and gates closing, as well as navigating through the dark with headlamps. I will be excited to do a pre-work run and hopefully see the sun rise!

The sessions are longer now and aimed at boosting endurance. Again, if you feel tired or sluggish or reluctant to start the running week, please repeat the previous week. Go at the pace you need to succeed J

A few people have mentioned aches and pains while running, and if it is okay to continue. If your discomfort lasts just after the run and for a couple hours after, I would say it’s fine to continue. If you notice you are quite sore the next day after your run, it might be a good idea to repeat the sessions until the next day soreness is gone.  

For people who regularly run and have injuries, I rarely tell them to stop running- it’s about modifying the amount. Running itself can be rehab, and for the non-experienced runner it can be an excellent strengthening/loading program. That being said, lower body strengthening should always be included. Squats, lunges, step ups, bridges, calf raises should all be part of your regular routine.