Let long runs slip - ouch

[Reggit]

ouch !

My legs are letting me know that I’ve been letting the long runs slip over the last few months.

Have a couple of 10k’s and a half coming up over the next few months so decided I’d run my 10 mile route yesterday.

The run was nothing special, kind of enjoyed it, although I needed to stop and hide behind a bush for a pee (too much info?). And a bit later the optician decided to call me, bust my sunglasses - not that I’ve needed them this year - and they’ve now got new frames in for me to look at.

My route time was nothing spectacular, but not too bad either considering the interruptions, however my legs are still somewhat feeling it today.

Trying to get up to FM distance early next year, so I suspect I’ll be having a few of these achey days. Haha.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

Thank goodness for bushes! What would we do without them? 😂

A good foam rolling session should sort out the legs. Well done 👍

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Oh to be a man and be able to hide behind a bush easily. Good you got a 10 mile run in

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

I’ve done it a fair few times and always regretted wearing really bright colours 😮🙈

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to Irishprincess]

Ha ha, it's the keeping my feet out the way that I struggle with 🤣🤣

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Yes! Although I guess men have the same problem 😂

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to Irishprincess]

Hmm 😮 maybe in awindy day

[Leotigris 10 Miles in reply to SueAppleRun]

I know exactly what you mean there!!!

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Ouch! Stretching really well after a long run should help prevent aching legs ... tired legs though, I don't have a solution 😍

[nowster Metric Marathon]

Same problem for me. I was doing multiple 10km runs per week and a HM every month. I've been struggling to squeeze in mostly 2 mile runs in recent months.

[runningdad Marathon]

Ha. I feel this post… literally. First 10 miler in my FM plan this morning. First in a long time. Feeling it now. Good luck with your recovery. A good foam rolling session should help and topping up on the H2O