Hi all, I have recently started running what i would call mid distances (10 Mile and half marathons) I have done 2 x 10 milers and 1 x half marathon.
The probelm I am having is my legs really start getting heavy and aching. Everything else of me I feel could run forever.
Is there any training anyone can suggest to make the legs stronger and more likened to long distances.
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I posted almost exactly the same question last year - here's the link to the advice I was offered (Not sure how to do the fancy links stuff - but hope this works...)
http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/forum/forummessages.asp?UTN=69828&URN=3&SP=&V=1&searchdate=0&cp=2&dt=4
Good luck for your half - when is it?
Last sunday i did my first 10 miler and i actually felt good on it. Lungs did hurt, so i backed off slightly and just pushed on... walking breaks helped when things got too bad, and i managed it in 1 hr 40 mins. Not too bad at all i think.
Think is, my legs are now VERY sore.. my calf's are so tight to the touch they're tender. I can hardly walk, let alone jog. they've been this way for 3 days now... i'm going swimming tonight to try clear some lactic acid off, but i really want them to recover quicker... i've another 10 miler this sunday!
Yes, i've considered a massage, but cant really afford one. Is it possible to get them on the NHS? lol
£20.. thats not too bad. I guess im looking in the wrong places for massages. They all look like £50+ around here. Must be somewhere cheaper.
Do you know if there is a list anywhere? like a national directory of sport massage clinics?