tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post8699536959940589240..comments2024-03-10T01:28:41.800-07:00Comments on My Dirt Road Anthem: The Cure for Heavy Leg Syndrome?Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05571125963317402377noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-67030355363954982282014-04-24T13:24:07.701-06:002014-04-24T13:24:07.701-06:00This works!!!! This works!!!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636767662447755492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-14255538744565521342011-08-28T12:42:06.717-06:002011-08-28T12:42:06.717-06:00Thanks for sharing that info on the long slow runs...Thanks for sharing that info on the long slow runs. That sounds like a great idea. I hope it wasn't a coincidence and that it continues to work for you!Jess A @cajunrunnerjesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04483633828532103352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-82740810667268635652011-08-28T04:57:59.614-06:002011-08-28T04:57:59.614-06:00Heavy legs just seem to happen out of nowhere with...Heavy legs just seem to happen out of nowhere with what no rhyme or reason to when and why. It could happen one day but not the next. I guess I don't really give it much thought. Now you have my curiosity peaked. I'm sure there will be googling this in my day today.<br /><br />I only have one running skirt. The good and bad news is now it's too big but when it fit I loved it.jillconyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03398264402337362781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-83083484701168246402011-08-27T10:42:52.414-06:002011-08-27T10:42:52.414-06:00Good to know! :) Thanks for linking up for Fitness...Good to know! :) Thanks for linking up for Fitness Friday<br />www.sparklesandbugs.blogspot.com<br />www.shakeology.com/angelashanerAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12330243510687644559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-26015498475775204022011-08-27T04:03:23.043-06:002011-08-27T04:03:23.043-06:00I agree. I did a slow run last week and it really ...I agree. I did a slow run last week and it really really helped...hmmmmm on to slomething?Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01009965989014150096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-69129354897411267852011-08-26T21:32:54.128-06:002011-08-26T21:32:54.128-06:00I agree that the long, slow run helps my legs feel...I agree that the long, slow run helps my legs feel less tired. I did 20 miles today and I'm less tired than days I do 6-7 miles of track repeats.Beckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10260238987157763316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-48460212217481960172011-08-26T21:12:14.305-06:002011-08-26T21:12:14.305-06:00I'm a new follower! Love your sweet blog! ca...I'm a new follower! Love your sweet blog! can't wait to read lots more!Kelsey @ Go Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17559509361935073071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-32058276148864157652011-08-26T19:05:05.884-06:002011-08-26T19:05:05.884-06:00I get heavy legs every once and again and sometime...I get heavy legs every once and again and sometimes I do opt for an extra day off for rest. That usually does it. Haven't been to your blog for awhile, so I'm not sure how long you've had the new header pic up but I really like it. Cool pic!Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17584071206419891364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-56714383260757406742011-08-26T14:06:24.918-06:002011-08-26T14:06:24.918-06:00Too many tempo/speed runs in a row causes heavy le...Too many tempo/speed runs in a row causes heavy legs for me. I usually go for a slow run, or cross train with something else.Vanessa @ Gourmet Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06927786555693446088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-63019231910918818522011-08-26T14:05:54.604-06:002011-08-26T14:05:54.604-06:00I find that my legs will lighten up somewhere betw...I find that my legs will lighten up somewhere between 4 and 8 miles. If it continues past 8, I head home call it a day!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01456146495326232257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-64517459433370503352011-08-26T13:12:38.985-06:002011-08-26T13:12:38.985-06:00Ugh. Heavy Leg Syndrome is actually a real thing??...Ugh. Heavy Leg Syndrome is actually a real thing??? :) Isn't it funny how sometimes you just have your off days and your legs feel like bricks? <br />My remedy would be to rest or cross train... maybe cycling or yoga. And an epsom salt bath!<br />p.s. I LOVEEEEEE Body Rock! She is my idol- when I first happened across it, I was like what is this?? Then, she kicked my ass. HARD.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08629742293037250588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-23282218732423872692011-08-26T13:06:23.146-06:002011-08-26T13:06:23.146-06:00I never really thought about it, but it seems like...I never really thought about it, but it seems like rest would be the best. I guess I will have to try a long slow run next time! But what if my heavy legs are ON my long slow run!? Hm. <br /><br />You are super fast. I am trying to get under a two hour half...my race is also in three weeks! Eeeek!Kyria @ Travel Spothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05889638304509763419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-5476092048368542342011-08-26T12:59:26.663-06:002011-08-26T12:59:26.663-06:00Thanks for stopping by today. Just looking at you...Thanks for stopping by today. Just looking at your personal bests and wow! You are a beast!! 5k in 21:01!! <br /><br />april@Party of Five<br />I'm followin you now, too!April Westerholdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01450415992718748443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-19458117614904215012011-08-26T12:26:01.766-06:002011-08-26T12:26:01.766-06:00Ooh, so I guess I am running slow this weekend! :-...Ooh, so I guess I am running slow this weekend! :-)Mandi Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974487746002391605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-40055192071160760042011-08-26T12:25:56.629-06:002011-08-26T12:25:56.629-06:00When I was running 10 miles in the insane heat tod...When I was running 10 miles in the insane heat today, I sure felt like I had some major heavy leg syndrome. The thing that usually cures it for me is going to any type of jog in cool weather and taking a day or so of rest.<br /><br />Have a great weekend!Neon Blonde Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16782863353830958219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-47238493343940745012011-08-26T12:21:41.605-06:002011-08-26T12:21:41.605-06:00so i didnt even know this existed, i love what I l...so i didnt even know this existed, i love what I learn from you :)Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09833839605385270774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-58341872937842722082011-08-26T12:21:05.658-06:002011-08-26T12:21:05.658-06:00I believe a slow run is the way to go when you hav...I believe a slow run is the way to go when you have heavy leg syndrome. After my marathon last year. My legs were sore and tired, but I got out the next day an tried to do a slow 3 miler. It hurt to start but once I got to going it really started to loosen up my sore muscles.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10851378037307779670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-17977131178053674372011-08-26T10:50:36.001-06:002011-08-26T10:50:36.001-06:00I have been having a BAD case of heavy legs this w...I have been having a BAD case of heavy legs this week! good thing I have a long 7 miler this weekend. I will oxygenate.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12394694667696215165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-60982098639394416212011-08-26T10:50:30.457-06:002011-08-26T10:50:30.457-06:00I have no idea what to try - all I can think of is...I have no idea what to try - all I can think of is rest, or to just take it easy on runs. Seems like your body is just overloaded, and needs a break I would guess.Nellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11613262056157769496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-21949305603633659062011-08-26T10:29:39.119-06:002011-08-26T10:29:39.119-06:00Heavy legs usually lead me to try rest. If that do...Heavy legs usually lead me to try rest. If that doesn't work, then speedwork is what makes me feel better. After I run a long race (like a 50K)I feel SO slow for weeks after. The only way to snap out of it is to run fast to "reset" my body. Other ultra people say the same thing, so I'm not just a freak :)Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01506087947077839388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-46273944610951062172011-08-26T10:29:00.030-06:002011-08-26T10:29:00.030-06:00new follower via fitness friday! would have never ...new follower via fitness friday! would have never thought a long run would do the trick- not to find out what's considered 'long enough'<br />I will be trying this out the next time I feel the need for fresh legs! Thanks for sharingLisa Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02922353571818312472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-10110958438568010762011-08-26T10:12:39.443-06:002011-08-26T10:12:39.443-06:00Peppy, zippy legs are nice to have! Still playing ...Peppy, zippy legs are nice to have! Still playing around with how to get those, but recovery runs are great, I think. Also, tapering from high miles seems to work well. I don't think we can expect super feeling legs - and speediness- everday. You seem to have found some things that work for you, though!Rainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14118022681297462844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-62970724233086279602011-08-26T09:57:42.777-06:002011-08-26T09:57:42.777-06:00Oh I love that you brought up this topic and I com...Oh I love that you brought up this topic and I completely agree with the article. I have been struggling with the exact same thing lately and the day before my last 5k I did a very slow 14 miler and ran the best I had ever ran. Training hard all the time is a recipe for disaster. Thanks for sharing.Rachelle Wardlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05924064419764851273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-47629285350221393482011-08-26T09:50:09.677-06:002011-08-26T09:50:09.677-06:00That is pretty interesting! I have always thought ...That is pretty interesting! I have always thought rest would have been the best cure, but the long slow run makes sense too! <br /><br />Maybe my legs will feel super after my long slow 20 miler this weekend. :) I hope so! (but am not counting on it!)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10408703468880630206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6993815500672701308.post-8238598120808795532011-08-26T09:27:21.740-06:002011-08-26T09:27:21.740-06:00I go for a slow but SHORT run...4-5 max
I love yo...I go for a slow but SHORT run...4-5 max<br /><br />I love your new header!!!Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01784257254057007640noreply@blogger.com