Heavy morning legs!

[Nickycatwoman]

Just completed W8R3 and have switched to morning runs now that the clocks have gone back. My legs feel heavier than when I used to run in the evening. Any ideas?

Advantages however include beautiful spectators......

[roseabi]

Have you just got up? I tend to feel pretty stiff first thing in the morning. Maybe you could try some extra body loosening exercises before your run? I also like to sit on a hot water bottle for a bit before a winter run, warming up my legs.

I like the exercises in Danny Dreyer's Chi Running book: youtube.com/watch?v=ZEG-acA...(Not working as expected?)

Or there's these more "dynamic" exercises runnersworld.com/run-nonsto...

[Nickycatwoman Graduate in reply to roseabi]

Thanks! I'll try that. They're not so much stiff as probably not quite warmed up so stretching and warmth should help 👍

[ju-ju- Graduate]

I think we all have optimum times for running. My legs ALWAYS feel dead after 6pm!!!

Wow what a fab place to run too

[Nickycatwoman Graduate in reply to ju-ju-]

Thanks! Did you spot the deer?

[ju-ju- Graduate in reply to Nickycatwoman]

WOW!!!! I have seen a deer a few times in the woods but never managed to get a pic!!

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Oh wow.. lucky you.. this running is amazing! Very well done!!!