Hello, I am nearly and the end of week one. I would like some advice on maybe adding strength work outs to my "rest day".
My second run was actually slightly harder than my first. My legs felt sooo heavy like dead weights with no strength and were jelly by the end but I did more running than the first (I think this was more mental discipline than anything else)
I am wondering if this is because I am an over weight apple shape so my legs are very slim but I am heavy on top.
Will this get better by itself or is there something I could be doing???
I am loving it though. Would love to continue x
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JuJu is right Laura it's early days yet why not see how Week 2 goes, if your legs feel a little bit stronger and less leadlike, then maybe introduce it. The one thing that is a must is listen to your body, as we'd hate for you to have an injury so early on. Well done you for Week 1 - always the hardest kicking the couch and working your plan into your life
For me, it was a must. I worked on strengthening my thighs, (exercises recommended by a physio), stamina was helped by swimming, core muscles by planks. It's far simpler and easier than it sounds, actually it's fun for most of the time. It was a must as I insulted my body for decades through physical neglect, but the same body is clearly lovin' it now. We all have different bodies and demands, in my case l visited several people who helped immensely (physio, osteopath & ex competitive distance runner), picked up lots of goodies from this forum and put my realistic targets together. I'm sure you will find your comfortable best irrespective of age, shape and weight, simply hang in there and keep positive. All the best!
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