Does anyone else feel like their legs are heavy when you start running?
Heavy legs: Does anyone else feel like their... - Couch to 5K
Heavy legs
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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
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Oh yes, I think it's only just started to pass, been running for 18 months now
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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.
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Also make sure your legs are stretched properly before setting out!!
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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.