Aching legs after 2 days.

[Gotanno]

Hi all

I was supposed to run today but my legs have started to ache quite badly overnight. I think I'll take an extra rest day but Im wondering if this is normal and what I could do to make them ache less right now?

No health issues or taking any medicine or anything but did have quite a few beers at a bbq yesterday and maybe it's because Im somewhat dehydrated?

Could I go swimming instead or would it be best to rest completely?

Thanks

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

Definitely a good idea to keep hydrated especially the day before your run. Swimming sounds an excellent idea to loosen up & keep you motivated. Hopefully you are warming up before the run & doing your stretches after your run to prevent injury.

[Gotanno in reply to Annieapple]

yes Im warming up and streching both before and after. Will keep extra hydrated today, thanks !

[Instructor57 Graduate]

hydration is crucial !

As a runner you ideally need around 2.5 to 3 litres a day

Even on non running days.

Also, are you doing the after run stretches referred to in the program guide ?

Here's a couple of links for you .

This one on Hydration

healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

And also the program guide .

healthunlocked.com/couchto5....

Enjoy the program!

[Gotanno in reply to Instructor57]

Thanks for the links, will check them out. Yes am warming up and stretching but I guess Im not drinking enough water. Will make an effort to increase intake.

Just spent 40 mins in bed with feet against the wall and while it hurt a fair bit more at the beginning, Im ok now.

[hamit Graduate]

I had the same problem, tried everthing but it kept coming back. Doc checked me out and I was low on Iron. So iron supplements for a few months and it hasn't come back.