Heavy legs

[AliK0871]

Woke up with heavy legs but WOULD NOT give gremlins last word. Pulled on shoes and went out for W6R2. Last 5mins were like running through treacle but I finished. SOD OFF GREMLINS!!!!!

[Bridget007 Graduate]

Well done for still going! I did the same run this morning and I too felt like I was running through treacle! 😬😬

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Well done.. squish those pesky critters

[Ally25 Graduate]

Well done for keeping going.....this is my run tomorrow.....will put my treacle shoes on.....good luck for your next week 6 run 🏃‍♀️ 😀

[davelinks Graduate]

Possible Causes

Running-related leg heaviness can occur if your legs become fatigued from excessive running, not taking breaks as needed, running on hard surfaces or by wearing improper footwear. Intense running can increase the amount of lactic acid in your body, which can lead to leg fatigue and tiredness. Leg heaviness can also develop if you do frequent hill work or sprint often. Trauma and damage to the muscles in the legs, such as sprains or strains, can also trigger leg heaviness while running. It can also develop due to medical conditions such as shin splints, tendinitis and compartment syndrome.

Prevention

To prevent running-related leg heaviness from reoccurring, consider wearing cushioned inserts in your running shoes to support your feet and lessen the impact when running on hard surfaces. Stretch out your legs and warm up prior to running to increase the blood flow in your legs and make the muscles more pliable. Do exercises to strengthen your abdominal muscles, which can help ease strain on your back and reduce leg heaviness..

[AliK0871 Graduate in reply to davelinks]

Thank you