As I said, it's very distressing. I know running means I'm literally trying to avoid something/someone but what about when I'm desperately trying to grab the ground/grass for help to pull me forward? Has anyone ever had dreams like that?!
I've had the same situation occur in different dreams.

The first I can remember I was running away from work [lol] and I had to go up a hill but couldn't run or barely move. I grabbed for the grass and used the dirt to slid inch by inch as my legs dragged behind me.
Then last night I dreamt I was somewhat lost and after freely running around for a bit, I jogged up to some kids who were happy to show me how to get to where I needed, but again as I got close to where I needed to be my legs got heavy and I was clawing at the grass to move forward. My legs weren't unmovable, I was using my toes to try to help. My fingers would dig into cracks or whatever I could.

Am I really this reluctant to [move on or something]? They leave imprints in my memory of the heart breaking struggle to try to walk.... :/

[real world problems aye?]