this is a serious problem. i can no longer run easy days anymore. my legs start to cramp up, everything lower leg related has weird spasms. so the past few weeks i've been doing interval workouts and tempos everyday, on the track, trails, and the beach. i cant even warm up or cool down anymore. what is wrong with me?
yeah I can't seem to bench press less than 500lbs no matter how hard I try, it's like my muscles just won't do it
tiny big problem wrote: what is wrong with me?
You're insane, just slow down.
This article might clear some things up for you.
Also, I once had a friend who claimed he was incapable of turning left, but for some reason he was always able to compete during track season. You are one of these people.
i seriously can't. my legs cramp up, and get really tight. anyone else with this problem?
It is actually a genetic problem. You have an extra copy of the 21st chromosome.
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How fast do you run in shape? I doubt it is under 15' for 5000?
I know what it feels like to run really slow that you're legs are heavy the reason you feel this is because you don't feel it running faster probably because of the hormones that are released surpressing pain.
To me it sounds like you are overtraining.
The best way to fix this is yes you hear it right to only run slow for a week or two. It sucks at first and you might only want to do 3 miles but as your muscles get less tight you should feel the spring again at slower paces.
Oh buddy. That is harsh. I feel awful for you. REally.
My legs don't cramp up or anything, but I often feel sluggish if I run slow. The best feeling pace for me is right on the red line, so to speak, where it isn't uncomfortable yet, but if I went any faster it would be.
Run some real miles, then you'll find that you can definitely run slow.
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