2nd ever 10k done!!

[Daroo]

How do I stop having dead legs the day after a big run? I did 10k yesterday in preparation for The Run in the Dark on 18th November!! I only started C25K in Jan this year so I’m new to all this 😉🏃🏽‍♀️

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Ooh dead legs sound worrying. Are you running too fast for a new 10k runner, have you tried extra rest day before your 10k day? Stretching enough after your run? Well done on your running progress this year though, brilliant. Happy running 🤗

[Daroo Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

I don’t think I stretch enough.. and I did 45mins HiT Spin and 45 mins Bodypump the day before the 10k..

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to Daroo]

Yikes, sounds like you are asking a lot of your body, timetable in some rest time too so your body can repair itself. I find this useful for stretching after runs

nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/h...

[Daroo Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thanks I need to plan a bit more when I run and exercise. I also work 3/4 nights a week so I don’t have a routine

[Grannyhugs Graduate10 in reply to Daroo]

My routine is decided as I get up each day🤣🤣 take care🤗

[Daroo Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Hahah!! Thanks 👍🏻😁

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

Well done on your second 10k. Just make sure you are stretching enough after EVERY run and it helps to keep the legs moving by walking later on the same day. Good luck 👍

[Daroo Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Is there a link or advice for stretches? I just walked a couple of k after the run and didn’t do any stretching..

[Buddy34 Graduate10 in reply to Daroo]

I still use these

nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/h...

[Daroo Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

Thanks I’ll try these too!

[Moet01]

Well done for completing your second 10K. My advice would be to ensure you have one rest day at least between runs to enable your body to recover. Warm up well before running and cool down after. Stretch thoroughly after every run. I do yoga as well in the evenings after running. And a warm bath is great for relaxing muscles. For aches and pains I use magnetic therapy. I use these: Magnets4wellbeing.com

[Roxdog Graduate10]

After now having completed a few 10ks and about 3 longer runs too, I find I need 2 rest days, with yoga or other exercise on my non run days. Also, make your next run a slow short recovery run, and walk on rest days.

Good luck.

[Daroo Graduate10 in reply to Roxdog]

Thanks for advice 🏃🏽‍♀️👌