Empty legs—help???

[MsJoBerry]

I’m on week 4 and my last run I’m really suffering with feeling like my legs are completely empty. I run early morning and am wondering if I should eat first.

I normally go to the gym early and don’t have this issue?

Any advice would be appreciated

[ninky3 Graduate]

I usually exercise in a fasted state with no issues, but that's just me... Maybe it is a hydration issue? I know that if i haven't been drinking enough water (on and off run days) my legs can feel quite heavy and consequently the run can feel like a bit of a drag!

[MsJoBerry Graduate in reply to ninky3]

Thanks I’ll try focusing on hydration on off run days to see if it helps

[Lula375 Graduate]

I always have a slice of toast and an espresso about 45mins before I go out. It means setting my alarm a bit earlier, but I don’t think I could do it without.

[davelinks Graduate]

Maybe hydration, need to drink often as a runner, also warming up properly, doing some dynamic excercise before going out and stretching properly afterwards is about as important as the workout, remember, when the run gets so hard slow down more,try that, see if it helps..

[Spartacus22 Graduate]

I struggled from week 3 with the same thing. After weeks of working through threads on here I think most people have leg issues in the early stages. I'm guessing there's an element of adjustment. I've just finished week five and the last couple of runs I've used a foam roller after my runs and its made a massive difference. It can be brutal but my legs feel much lighter between runs now. Hope that helps

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

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[Dtay1978 Graduate]

Maybe an energy boost pre run? 😊