W1 R2 and suffering from sore legs

[NevereverrunB4]

I’ve just started this week. I’ve never run before. Did my second run yesterday and my legs are like lead today. They were stiff after the first run but I decided to go for R2 after a rest day. During R2 it felt like they loosened up but now they are really stiff again. I did some stretches after each run. Is it normal to be this stiff?

[Hooper1980]

Hi there, I'm in the same position as you although I just did my 1st run yesterday. Like you said my legs are a little bit sore today but looking forward to my next run tomorrow.

The only advice I can give is maybe going for a swim to ease the muscles? Or having more than one rest day. I think that is what I'm going to try. Good luck and hope the legs feel better soon 👍

[Apr2020]

Morning, I'm the same, I did Wk1 R2 yesterday and like you my legs are feeling tight (but I also did an exercise class last night). Just keep the muscles warm and do gentle stretches throughout the day I would suggest, hopefully just our legs adjusting to the new routine. Hang in there and let's do Wk1 R3 in spirit together lol

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on

getting started.

This guide to the plan is essential reading healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Heavy legs can be symptomatic of poor hydration.......as a runner you need to drink 2-3 litres of fluids every day, running or not.

Stretches are linked to in the guide also.

Enjoy your journey.

[NevereverrunB4 Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks for the link. I’d missed that information. You’ve hit the nail on the head with hydration being the problem. After reading that info I realise I’ve had all the symptoms of low hydration - Headaches, stitch in my side, sore muscles and heavy legs. Thanks so much for the help.

Off to drink water right now 😅