legs still hurt even on my 5 week

[Samantha112]

hello I am a newbie I'm on w1 my legs are very bad. ...not sure what to do

[Tasha99 Graduate]

Confused. Are you week 1 or week 5?

[markbrom]

My legs were not great for the first three weeks, very stiff. I did stretching. And bingo week 4 it all went away. And still ok through week 5.

[Hidden]

What is bad? Do your legs hurt? Are they tired? Do they feel like lead? What exactly is the problem?

[Samantha112 in reply to Hidden]

thanks for your reply.....I should have said I am week 5....1...found my legs getting really heavy. .did manage to finish but felt I was dragging myself to run. ..later my legs hurt. ..only relief had when stretching my legs out. ..does that make sense?

[Hidden in reply to Samantha112]

It might be you are not drinking enough fluids, does that make any sense to you? It is being said here that when you run, you have to drink 2 to 3 liters of water. I must admit I don't do that myself, I find 2 liters more than enough, else I get ill. Bu it can be a cause. Or what I also sometimes have is a heavy energy-low feeling because I sit at a desk the whole day before running.

[Samantha112 in reply to Hidden]

I also sit behind a desk all day too. ...I will try drinking more water as you said. ...thank you. ..it's my first time on here and not really sure how to express myself. ..but thank you very much for your advice will try to drink more

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on your progress.

Stretching immediately after every run, 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, as recommended in the guide to the plan.

Many people do not hold their stretches for long enough or put enough effort in. Hold post run stretches for 30 seconds and make sure the pull is strong enough to be on the verge of discomfort.

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

and includes advice on minimising impact, stretching after every run, hydration and strengthening exercises, all of which will help.

Enjoy your journey.

[Samantha112 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

thank you

[Rennur Graduate]

Drinking water (or low sugar squash if the thought of 2plus litres of water is too much, throughout the day - and on non run days) is good. You are allowed tea - in moderation! But you could set an alarm for every 60-90 minutes so that you actually get up ad move around the office/home - it will make you more effective in your work too if you take physical breaks - just walking and stretching for 2 minutes, or so, can be vital for your back and your mental well being too.

[Samantha112 in reply to Rennur]

thank you I will try that