Lead Legs

[HSta]

End of week 1 and enjoying c25k already but my legs feel so heavy when I run which slows me down to the extent that I don't really feel that out of breath. Does anyone else feel like this?

[davelinks Graduate]

Make sure you warmup properly, maybe do some dynamic excercises beforehand, have a little stretch avoid stretching cold muscles too much, and that you are well hydrated.. some good info in the links below...

livestrong.com/article/4779...

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

I would guess hydration.

You should be drinking 2.5 to 3 litres of water per day and it is crucial t good running performance and avoidance of heavy legs.

[Soz22 Graduate]

Hiya, my first few weeks were identical until I increased my water intake & I don’t mean an extra glass or two. One thing I learnt early was hydration which if honest I don’t think I have been for years 😂😂 as alcohol doesn’t count! but increase my water it really took away the very heavy legs. Good luck xx

[HSta in reply to Soz22]

Alcohol doesn't count?! 😉 I drink quite a lot but have been worrying about dehydration lately so that would make sense.

[HSta in reply to HSta]

Meant I drink a lot of water lol... Just read that back and realised how it sounded 🤣

[Soz22 Graduate in reply to HSta]

😂😂😂