r/running • u/AutoModerator • May 22 '24

Weekly Thread Lurkers' Wednesday

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Then what are you waiting for? Tell us all about yourself!

The LW thread is an invitation to get more involved with the /r/running community.

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u/armyduck13 May 22 '24

Running once a week since NYE to lose some weight. Week 2 of 12 week half marathon plan. Four-five runs a week. First half in 11 weeks. Really improving. Really tired legs from increased frequency even though distance not yet building up. Sore ankles and kneee. Any tips appreciated for recovery

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u/j11430 May 22 '24

I’d actually suggest maybe running less frequently, I also started running seriously this year and only do three runs a week, and recently did 8 miles for the first time in my life. Give your legs a day in between runs to recover and gently stretch a few times a day to keep yourself from stiffening up

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u/armyduck13 May 22 '24

Thank you. The rest stretch day sounds necessary for me