Well that’s a step in the right direction I think ,normally my legs are stiff for at least until the day after my run .today after 4 hours they are back to normal .is that my fitness coming on or I’m not pushing hard enough
Week 7 last run : Well that’s a step in the... - Couch to 5K
Week 7 last run
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IannodaTruffeMentor
Well done.
You are not meant to be pushing hard to do C25k.
Stretching immediately after every run, nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/h... while muscles are still warm and supple, pulls out contractions, avoiding carrying tensions into the next run and also improves recovery by improving blood flow.
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Sadie-runsGraduate
It’s a sign that your legs are getting stronger. No need to push! Aching after a run is not compulsory. 😂 I remember my legs aching lessened a lot around this point of C25K, too. 👍
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