Exhausted after Couch to 5K?

[Camella 209]

I am 3 months post-op and I am in my second week of couch to 5k. I'm finding the runs challenging, but, they are not killing me. What I have noticed is that the day that I run (I run early in the morning) and the following day (rest day) I am completely exhausted like someone has taken the stuffing out of me. Has anyone else felt this way or does anyone have any suggestions of what might help? thanks

[KimMarh 99]

I haven't experienced that... but I will just say stick with it.. I am on week 8 and running 28 min.. I would have never thought I could do it!!!

[deedadumble 1,033]

How much extra Water are you drinking on days that you run?

[Camella 209]

How much extra Water are you drinking on days that you run?

That's a good point - I'm running in pretty extreme heat & humidity so I probably need to be drinking a lot more on those days. I hadn't considered dehydration.

[deedadumble 1,033]

Weigh yourself before and after running. For ever pound you lose drink an extra 16-24 ounces of Water. Besides getting dehydrated, not drinking extra when you are exercising strenuously will slow your weight loss.