Hia all ...hope you are well ! Ran this morning and I have to admit it is getting tougher . Tiredness and recovery seem to be taking longer . I might need two days between runs at the stage .My legs are heavy . At least I got to run before the weather changes. Week 9 looms with excitement . . 3 more runs left. Resting the legs now . Speak soon. . .
W8w3: Hia all ...hope you are well ! Ran this... - Couch to 5K
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Instructor57Graduate
Congratulations on your progress!Heavy legs is often a symptom of dehydration !
And nothing wrong with 2 days rest !
I did this after week 8 run 1 as I was slowly recovering from injury
OldflossAdministratorGraduate
Two days rest if needed is fine... your running and your pace.
Do make sure you take the advice rehydration too and a healthy eating regime. Fuel needs putting in to get the power out
Also maybe, up your core strength and stamina work on some of your rest days... the running body needs work on it to keep it running ( ha ha) smoothly!
As the runs get longer, the body needs the extra input
Loads of ideas on the S and F Forum... including some links which I posted
healthunlocked.com/strength...
Slow and steady and on you go.
Well done you!
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