Hi. Since graduating I’ve been ruining 5k 3 times a week. My legs feel heavy. Are there are leg strengthening exercises people can suggest I do on non run days. Many thanks
Non run days: Hi. Since graduating I’ve been... - Couch to 5K
Non run days
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I was doing just that on Thursday - a lower body strengthening yoga which I love. It incorporates lots of core strength too, and I’d highly recommend it.
What I wouldn’t recommend is clobbering your foot on an armchair mid way through, and badly bruising your toes, thus being unable to run since. 🤦♀️
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Yes! These are specifically for runners who get sore knees (occupational hazard) so they strengthen the muscles we use when running:
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I think there are strengthing exercises on the C25K site? I graduated and have found that with increasing distances my legs were starting to feel ‘reluctant’. I then realised that I had to do other exercises in between runs to strengthen overall. Swimming twice a week works for me. Core work is essential too as your core is holding you up whilst running. So start leg strengthening but don’t neglect the rest of your body.
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Great advice. Thanks. I was worried about the new aches but as you say increasing distance will have an effect. Thank you