My concern is that my legs feel very heavy and sluggish when I am running and today my calfs felt really tight and uncomfortable. I'm going to repeat week one until I find it easier does anyone have any tips for "Loosening up my legs "any advice would be much appreciated
Hi I have just completed week one. I feel I a... - Couch to 5K
Hi I have just completed week one. I feel I am getting better with the breathing already :-).
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I use a stretching app. play.google.com/store/apps/...
If you select jogging in the menu it will talk and time you through stretching properly after a run. I like that it does all the timing for you and if I have a particular area that feels tight I can also stretch by body part.
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Lots of post run stretching is what you need. A bit of self massage is always good on calves.
Check your hydration too. Your muscles need water to recover and improve. Make sure you're drinking plenty every day. 👍😁
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Warm up really well... and try the strength and flex that many of us did with the C25K programme..
nhs.uk/Livewell/strength-an...
Also these knee exercises...
nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/...
Stretch well after each run too;
nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/...
No need to repeat runs..if you completed the runs.. then move on, slow and steady
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Lots of advice above and a whole load more in this guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5...