MY LEGS ARE DEAD

fsu326

I am smack in the middle of training for a half. I ran 7 Saturday, crossed trained Sunday (50 minute walk), nothing yesterday, and I was supposed to do 4 this morning. I got up and only made it ONE MILE! My legs are dead!!!

Here is my question....do I persevere through because of the training schedule (like try and run again tonight) or do I just keep resting? I just don't want to mess up my training.

brookepenni

My opinion, let your body rest! Walking is good though, helps the muscles stretch.

janf15

You want to make sure you hydrate and stretch. What program are you following? When is your next scheduled run? You may want to just go out and walk the distance (easy walk).

Some times it happens when you start out too fast. As another poster have said - it could be your shoes.

Wisks

Could also be a matter of too many miles in your shoes.

sweetsarahj

Listen to your body, rest if you need it. ALso make sure you're eating enough to replensih your glycogen

TavistockToad

I am smack in the middle of training for a half. I ran 7 Saturday, crossed trained Sunday (50 minute walk), nothing yesterday, and I was supposed to do 4 this morning. I got up and only made it ONE MILE! My legs are dead!!!

Here is my question....do I persevere through because of the training schedule (like try and run again tonight) or do I just keep resting? I just don't want to mess up my training.

if your body says STOP then u should listen...

maybe take a short walk so you dont feel like you arent doing anything?

fsu326

I am following Hal Higdon's program. I ran 7 and realized I should have done a 5K this Saturday. I just totally spaced that. As for my shoes, they are pretty new. Just got them right before I started training (2 months ago) and I only wear them to run.

fsu326

I am following Hal Higdon's program. I ran 7 and realized I should have done a 5K this Saturday. I just totally spaced that. As for my shoes, they are pretty new. Just got them right before I started training (2 months ago) and I only wear them to run.

SHBoss1673

are you eating enough? Training for a half, your calorie deficit should be minimal or at maintenance or you'll be fighting yourself, also make sure you are getting enough carbs, and stretching post run to keep your muscles limber.

JennLifts

I am following Hal Higdon's program. I ran 7 and realized I should have done a 5K this Saturday. I just totally spaced that. As for my shoes, they are pretty new. Just got them right before I started training (2 months ago) and I only wear them to run.

if youre saying you ran 4 more saturday than you were supposed to, then I would rest.

engineman312

you could always try swimming or cycling to get some cardio in but "rest" your legs.