Heavy Legs

[PauloG]

Just completed R2W4. Heart and lungs feeling great.... legs feel heavy heavy heavy! Does it get any better or am I going to have to drag them around forever?

[Humbug202202]

It gets better-ish. Trust me it is worth it though slow and steady wins the race

[Fishypieface Graduate]

Heavy legs come and go, they do get less as you progress, then pop up every now and then. But you will learn to cope with them as time goes on and you will love it SO much when you have a light as air run! Keep adequately hydrated during the day and do some stretches before and after - I love heel dips. Good luck!! This is gonna change your life if you let it!

[Jennyb2017 in reply to Fishypieface]

I had one of those light as air runs today!

[Fishypieface Graduate in reply to Jennyb2017]

Lucky you! They are SO blinkin' wonderful when they come along

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Legs will strengthen and it will feel easier.

Heavy legs can be a sign of poor hydration, so make sure you drink plenty each and every day, whether running or not.

Well done, keep it up.

[Kimchoc08 Graduate]

Heavy legs can be a sign that you are dehydrated. Make sure to drink plenty of water the day before you run and the heaviness should start to feel better.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

You do get stronger... just try some exercises for those legs too, on non run days!

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