Soreness in Legs

[Martin1956]

whilst running day one of week two noticed muscles at front of upper leg aching , is this normal as never noticed it before when doing other forms of exercise ,ie gym cycling or skiing

Regarsds

Martin

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

The impact of running stresses your legs in a way that other non impact exercise does not, hence the requirement for the rest day between runs.

Some aches and minor pains are inevitable when you start any unfamiliar exercise regime but will ease over the first few weeks.

Stretching after each run can help to minimise these aches. If you read the guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5... it gives you basic advice, including links to stretches.

[Martin1956 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks for the advise , think you have hit the nail on the head with regard to stretching before and after running, completed a more comprehensive stretching before W2R2 and the muscles in my legs did feel easier

Cheers Martin

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

IannodaTruffe has given you some great advice...running is a whole new adventure for our bodies...

[Martin1956 Graduate in reply to Oldfloss]

Thanks for the link

Regards Martin