My breathing has definitely improved but my legs just feel so heavy all the time
Legs like lead: My breathing has definitely... - Couch to 5K
Legs like lead
Written by
Gravitylegs
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
7 Replies
•
UnfitNoMoreGraduate
Run slow, keep your feet landing under your body and keep the strides short.
ButtercupKidGraduate
I had this problem a couple of weeks back and someone recommended increasing hydration. I’ve been trying that and the problem hasn’t returned, so if that rings a bell with you, maybe give it a try ? Hope things are sorted soon x
IannodaTruffeMentor
Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.
This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5... and will answer most of your questions.
Hydration is covered in the guide.
Enjoy your journey.
Tasha99Graduate
Plenty of water. Maybe you need two days between runs for now.
Not what you're looking for?
You may also like...
Legs Like Lead 😞
W6R2.... What has happened?? Legs felt soooo heavy and only just managed the 1st ten minutes 😕....
Legs like lead
Wow tonight's run was a hard one. Set off ok but about 1k in my thighs were like ten tonne weights....
Legs Like Lead
Just finished Week 1 on Sunday and due to start Week 2 on this very snowy day. Legs felt like lead...
Legs feel like lead!
Hello,
I graduated from c25k last month and have done 5km at few times now (32mins pb 🥳) Feeling...
Legs feel like lead
Hey, I've only just completed the 2nd week of c25k.....but my legs feel like lead. I'm doing it...