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Question re. treadmill!

totem12
totem12 Posts: 194 Member
edited March 1 in Fitness and Exercise
Hello everyone,

So I've just started doing a bit of treadmill after finally joining a gym, but I have a question - when I run, I don't tend to get out of breath and feel like I could easily run for a lot longer than I do, except my legs get super heavy and painful and I feel light headed so I have to stop after 15-20 minutes!

Will this go away as I get more used to running?

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  • mikevandewetering
    mikevandewetering Posts: 155 Member
    Hello everyone,

    So I've just started doing a bit of treadmill after finally joining a gym, but I have a question - when I run, I don't tend to get out of breath and feel like I could easily run for a lot longer than I do, except my legs get super heavy and painful and I feel light headed so I have to stop after 15-20 minutes!

    Will this go away as I get more used to running?

    short answer: Yes. But you should really focus on learning proper form of walking (sounds weird but most ppl do not walk/run with proper form and it will end up with injuries or feeling pain)
  • totem12
    totem12 Posts: 194 Member
    Short answers are good - thanks!
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