I’m 67, and previously completed C25K three years, and am just trying to start it again. Very sadly, my fitness has gone down to the point where I need to completely start again from the beginning, which I something I did yesterday (Tuesday) and have my next run scheduled for tomorrow.
I didn’t have too many problems with stamina, nor with my breathing, but suffered from very aching ‘heavy’ legs despite the fact that I was only running for a minute at a time.
In ideal circumstances, I’d simply pop in the bath to relax my legs, but I don’t currently have one, and have to rely on my shower.
Could anyone suggest how I could get round this, please? I really want to complete the course again, but am worried that the problem might put a stop to it all this time.
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Many thanks for this advice, Instructor57. I’ll make sure I have plenty to drink before I head out on my run tomorrow, and I’ll be very interested to see if that helps.
Hello ! Good to see you back with us, ( yes I am still here, still banging in about, slow and steady)!
You have had some great advice, which I am sure you will act on.
There could be any number of reasons why your legs feel heavy, from lack of sleep, to poor circulation,. It is really important to realise that having not run for a while, you do need to take it gently, give yourself time to return to running and for recovery too !
Now as a more seasoned runner you do need. as do we all.to put in some rest day exercise to keep the running body fit, and with you a bit of extra for those legs.
The great hydration will/may help, but there are exercise to strengthen your legs.
This is a link to lots of exercise and many for the parts of our legs!
That’s a really encouraging post, OldFloss, thank you very much. I’m really encouraged by the very helpful replies that I’ve received, and I’ll stay around this forum for encouragement and to chart my progress along the way.
I have another run scheduled for today, so I’ll be reporting on my progress again tonight. Watch this space for more!
I’ve been out on my second run today, and am happy to say it really went pretty well. I took all your advice and had plenty to drink beforehand, and the aching legs weren’t as bad as the other day. I’ll be spending a bit of time on the ‘Catch Up’ forum tonight, and am looking forward to hearing how everyone else is going on…
Thank you again for all your help thus far, and take care.
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you do need. as do we all.to put in some rest day exercise to keep the running body fit, and with you a bit of extra for those legs.
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