@ChanklyBore that sounds like something my kids would do. I see what you mean now about running faster for the running segments and a slow jog for the walking bits rather than a return to walking. I like that idea.
@chunkyrun good choice, it's freezing here up north and the rain is horizontal at points. The heating has gone on.
@NoTeaForMe I got a foam roller though it's plastic. A friends wife recommended them, she's a keen runner and runs a women's running support group. She said to use it after every run. I've been using it for 3-4 runs and the stiffness is definitely easier the next day, hurts a bit when doing it but it is a textured one.
@TryingToBeBold fingers crossed for graduation. I was tempted with today but the weather is putting me off at the minute.
@Bagelsandbrie well done for trying again. It's always a good idea to repeat runs until they feel comfortable. Could you be running too fast? You should be able to talk comfortably through each run, sometimes it feels like I'm walking!!