Week 1 run 3 sore thighs

[Ems36]

I think I over did it on week 1 run 3...have had a rest day and thighs still really hurt...so I have another rest day before starting week 2 run 1?

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

An extra rest day won’t harm... some aches are perfectly normal and these will reduce over time. Try to stay active on “rest” days... sitting isn’t good for us, so try to avoid sitting for long periods. Movement will have the blood pumping to the areas that need the nutrients to strengthen. Maybe go for a walk today instead?

Welcome to the forums... have a read of the guide to the plan which will answer some of the questions you have, especially how to run this without over doing it healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

Great job getting started... you can do this... enjoy your journey.

[Ems36 in reply to UnfitNoMore]

Yeah definitely have a walk later and wondering if I drank enough water before my last run? Maybe a culprit for the achy muscles? Will see how I feel about the run as the day goes on...

Thanks for your reply!

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Ems36]

Hydration helps a lot, all day every day is the way to go there... some before a run can help, but the stuff the day before makes a bigger difference. Dehydration usually manifests as heavy legs, amongst more obvious signs.

Aches are also a sign of your body repairing the microtears that running causes and strengthening the muscles, so they’re a good thing if a little uncomfortable! Over time they will reduce... now I only get them if my long run extends or I have a sprint interval session on my running plan.