so i've been running for about 3 1/2 months with no rest days and this week my legs just feel like crap, i'm not very fast but my legs just wouldnt move so do i need to ice and take a day off or run through it?
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legs dead?
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Re: legs dead?
Take a day off. It really helps.
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Re: legs dead?
Rest.
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Re: legs dead?
don't take the day off, just 3 easy miles with a lot of ice and more sleep.
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Re: legs dead?
Sleep more. Eat healthier. Run easier.
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Re: legs dead?
Listen to your body. Take a day off if you feel that it's bothering you that bad. If you don't listen, eventually your body will tell you one way or the other with injuries or fatigue, which you seem to be experiencing. Icing is always a good suggestion, even when you're not hurting.
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Re: legs dead?
Rest.
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Re: legs dead?
3 1/2 months with no rest days?!
Take a day off! You most likely need a break. Your body is going to start shutting down on itself probably if you don't give it a break for a day or two. And don't feel bad about taking rest days. They only help you.
Take a day off! You most likely need a break. Your body is going to start shutting down on itself probably if you don't give it a break for a day or two. And don't feel bad about taking rest days. They only help you.
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Re: legs dead?
wow, thanks guys i took 2 days off before a race and ran a 20:11 my PR this season was 23:54
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Re: legs dead?
nice, good job.
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congrats on the PR, that's awesome
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Re: legs dead?
that's great! congrats on the PR.
as you can see now, just like what Hurdle-girl said, taking a rest day or two helped out in your race.
as you can see now, just like what Hurdle-girl said, taking a rest day or two helped out in your race.
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