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[Jimmib22]

Just completed week 2 and surprisingly feeling ok, looking at week 3 and wondering when the feeling of lead weighted legs starts to get better 😳🤣

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

The more you run, the more it all comes together. Make sure you are doing the pre run warming up and the post run stretches, Try to land lightly too...( I call it kissing the ground with your feet ), round those ankles and relax everything.Pop across to the Strength and Flex forum and check out some of the great exercise tips there... you will find it really helpful!

[Jimmib22 in reply to Oldfloss]

Thank you useful advice

[Teresafaith Graduate]

It WILL get better, but you need to drink plenty of water when you are running - 2-3 litres a day to keep hydrated. Best of luck on your journey- and GO SLOW!

[Jimmib22 in reply to Teresafaith]

Thank you

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Welcome to the forum and well done on getting started.

Heavy legs can be symptomatic of poor hydration. As a runner you need to drink a minimum of 2.5 -3 litres of fluid each and every day, running or not, as mentioned in the guide.

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.

[Jimmib22 in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thank you ill check it out