Completed week4 (one day late but as i mentioned, alot going on atm.) Mixed feelings about this run. Frustrated at my fitness improving but muscle strength not so fast... i can jog along quite happily now for quite a while breathing wise i am not too out of breath any more. My issue is my legs. They ache and become so fatigued that it is stopping me... i find i have to take a minute to stretch and shake them out after the third run. What can i do to help. I wear structured shoes for my overproned feet which should help combat fatigue from bad posture but my calves are sore most of the run. Aches and pains are normal i guess amd maybe i just have to wait for my muscle strength...any ideas how long that might be?!
Week 4 in the bag! Come on legs don't fail me ... - Couch to 5K
Week 4 in the bag! Come on legs don't fail me now!!!!!
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You don't wait for it... you work on it.... lots of exercise for strength on rest days is essential
AS the runs get longer.. you need both strength and stamina... you could walk, cycle. swim... try the strength and flex exercises many of us do...
nhs.uk/Livewell/strength-an...
and maybe work out a regime for yourselves. I have one I do every day The running muscles take along time to build up... longer than nine weeks we have to stretch, roll if need be and generally support them on their journey.
There are loads of exercises out there, and you should find a routine somewhere that suits you.
active.com/running/articles...
I like to use this one too
youtube.com/watch?v=qoxqZXZ...
Well done you though on the run... you will sort this
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