Running indoors? Oh, and tired/heavy legs

[RunningMoo]

Hi All. I cannot believe I am onto WK7 R3. I can't wait to get my badge! I am probably the most unfit and inconsistent person to ever have tried this program so reaching week 7 is just wild! Unfortunately, W9 I will be on a work mission in South Africa and would rather use the treadmill as I do not know the area well enough to run outside in the early morning and late evening. Any tips on this? Do I just get on the treadmill and run 30 mins?

Another question. I sometimes get heavy/tired legs. Not when running and not necessarily on after running but just at home day to day, going upstairs etc. Is there something I should be doing to help that? Otherwise I am really enjoying it all!

[Mummycav Administrator Graduate]

hi RunningMoo ..absolute fantastic..your progress and the happiness coming through your post is an inspiration..

Yes, just run for the amount of time, 30 mins for week 9, I think you’ll find it very different from running outside…

Achy legs is normal..making sure you’re stretching before & after & drinking plenty of water will help..don’t forget, even though you’re so far into the programme this is all new for your body & it’s still getting used to it…probably using muscles that haven’t been used for a while? There’s lots of good ideas here..

healthunlocked.com/strength...

Good luck with the rest of the programme

[RunningMoo Graduate in reply to Mummycav]

Thank you Mummycav.

Yes my body definitely feels like it needs a good stretch so will do more of that today and on rest days.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Well... first off, well done to you! A few tips here for your treadmill adventure... there is a bit about settings etc..

mymottiv.com/5k-race/can-yo...

Achy legs... well  Mummycav has given you some great advice... Loads of exercises on the S and F forum...and...

One of the easiest exercises you can do,, anywhere, any place, any time? Squats!

healthunlocked.com/strength...

Great for strengthening those calf muscles, thighs and the ankles too ! Enjoy!

[drl212 Graduate]

So close! I'm sure you can taste it.

Best of luck with your continued runs - lots of good advice here.

Do keep us posted...

[RunningMoo Graduate in reply to drl212]

Will do

[Yesletsgo Administrator]

It's been forever since I used a treadmill but I seem to remember that you could program in differing levels of difficulty. The machine will alter the gradient, mimicking slopes. You could ask the treadmill owner/gym person whether the machine does this to make the run more interesting.Have a fantastic holiday 😁

[Annieapple Graduate]

🍏🙌 So well done…you really are on the home stretch now. Very wise to be thinking about safety on your travels! Lots of advice here about running on a treadmill. If you away 2 weeks or less you won’t lose any fitness and will be able to continue your outdoor runs once you are home. However I would take Oldfloss advice & do some strength & flex to keep supple. Enjoy South Africa! It’s very beautiful 🤩