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Running at 41...am I over-doing it?

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LoveableLou · 10/10/2023 16:03

I am 41, new-ish to exercise and have just completed the Couch to 5k. I've really enjoyed it and intend on keeping it up, but the last few runs have been a real slog, to the point where I feel I'm going backwards: legs are heavy, no energy afterwards, a bit grumpy.

I don't feel I'm over-doing it (3 x 30 minute runs per week) but my body is trying to tell me something. Not sure whether I need to repeat some of the earlier weeks to help my body recover a bit.

Any advice gratefully received as I'm really not sure how to approach this. Thanks!

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Harrysmummy246 · 10/10/2023 16:04

Are you eating enough?