Week 4 run 1 leg are lead!

[Mouse116]

I have done the first run in week 4 and was delighted to be able to run the 16 mins. I problem is the next day my legs are lead and my musle are really tight. Any good idea how to unwind them. Strenches or oils? Any help would be great.

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Hi Mouse. I had a similar problem a couple of weeks ago when I wondered if I was suffering with shin splints/sore calves. I put it to the forum who were, as always, a font of all knowledge. A thread of really useful advice poured in, too long to list here, but if you click on my profile and then my posts you will find it mentioned over a couple of posts. My legs are so much more comfortable now, both during and after a run, so the advice works. You will get through this too. Good luck

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Heavy legs are symptomatic of poor hydration.

In the guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5... you will find the recommendation to drink 2-3 litre each and every day and also to stretch immediately after every run to pull out contractions and tensions.