So hard in the heat again 😕

[Chesterlove]

So I did 5km yesterday and again my legs felt like lead weights and my feet felt flat and like they were slapping on the floor 😂. I was almost embarrassed that they would be noisy over-taking walkers in the park. Is this just hydration? I felt I’d drunk quite well during the morning, too. It was 23 degrees. It’s odd how one day you do well and the next you feel like an elephant. Still felt good to have got through it, though, as it was so tough. Maybe I was faster than I realised. Slow down!

By the way, how do I know if I’ve been given the 10km badge?

[Instructor57 Graduate10]

Well done on getting out there ! It's tough in the heat.

Could very well be hydration .

Heavy legs is certainly a symptom !

You say you drank quite well in the morning ?

As a runner you really want to be drinking around 3 litres + a day

Even on non running days .

I have certainly noticed if I have left a longer gap between runs and my hydration has slipped .

Heavy legs is the first thing I notice.

P.S the badge would be next to your username , you can request it here

healthunlocked.com/bridgeto...

[D25K]

😂 I know that feeling too, heavy legs and feeling like an elephant 😅🐘 Good to hear it could just be hydration though @Instructor57, I am trying to keep an eye on that 👍🏼 Well done Chesterlove!

[Irishprincess Graduate10]

Running in the heat feels hard and can sap energy so you did well to get out to do 5K. I hate the heat and shrivel like a delicate little flower 🥵😂 and yes the legs do sometimes feel really heavy.

Like Instructor57 if I don’t keep up to date with my water intake then I really feel it on my runs. Aim for a nice pale straw colour for your urine to show you’re well hydrated 🙂

[nowster Graduate10]

I often vary between 2 litres and 3 litres. If I've sweated a lot I'll drink more.

The warmth doesn't bother me quite as much as the humidity.