Heavy legs

[thunder-thighs]

Does anyone else feel like their legs are heavy when you start running?

[tmc1701 Graduate]

I always take a good 5 mins or so to get past the heavy legs/heavy breathing stage. After that things settle down and you get into a nice rhythm. Just don't panic and you'll get through it x

[crox Graduate]

Oh yes, I think it's only just started to pass, been running for 18 months now

[runningnotwalking Graduate]

Perfectly normal although you could double-check your laces aren't tied together...

On a slightly more serious note this is what the rest day is for and the opportunity to try strengthen exercises.

[Narmour Graduate]

Also make sure your legs are stretched properly before setting out!!

[annasee Graduate]

Warm-up walk for 10 mins rather than 5. I read it on here, tried it, and it certainly seems to stop that horrible feeling of the lactic acid build-up in muscles - I seem to be past that by the time I start running, if I do a longer warm-up.