How to fix being slow with pads on?

Question

today at practice, we wore our pads for the first time

now im pretty fast without them, but with them, im like really slow.

is that normal? how do i fix it?

Answer 1

yea its cool man

just practice with them on all the time..run laps with them on

Answer 2

Practice running with your pads on until you are comfortable with them on.  Make sure you have on the right size pads and all your gear fits.  You will get used to it.  Hang in there.

Answer 3

do diffrent types of runs with them(sprints, distance, etc.)

Answer 4

You just think you are.  Is it the first time you wore them?  You'll get used to them.  Football is a lot different with the pads on.