More sore 2 days later than day after?

Delayed onset muscle soreness, pretty typical finding

Interestingly after an early season workout with spikes I was much more sore the day after ( like couldn't walk) but later in the season when my body was more used to the strain of the track two days later would be worse. Probably something to do with conditioning the muscles tendons bones to the effort vs real, deep muscle fatigue

It is pretty typical. Because of it Daniels throws out the idea of doing quality on back-to-back days

Delay onset muscle soreness peaks right around 48 hours. the second morning after the marathon is always worse than the first.

for me, muscle soreness peaks 30-36hrs after the stress.

ralphw wrote:

It is pretty typical. Because of it Daniels throws out the idea of doing quality on back-to-back days

So, if I am getting back into training/in shape, should I run every other day or put 2 days between runs since I'll still be kinda sore today due to this delayed-onset soreness? I really want to make sure I ease into running to prevent injury. Especially since what put me off of running initially was shin stress fracture/splints, I don't want to risky running with weak/sore calves & tendons etc.

What would you guys suggest? Also, I ran on a treadmill so maybe that is different.

When you're starting off, just run after the soreness is gone. If this means two runs per week only, so be it. You will rapidly adapt.

When you're further along in your return, then you can go running while you still have soreness. For now, play it safe. If you feel guilty about running so little, remind yourself that as long as you're sore, your body is still adapting to a recent training stimulus, and you're getting stronger, even if you're taking days off.

800 dude wrote:

When you're starting off, just run after the soreness is gone. If this means two runs per week only, so be it. You will rapidly adapt.

When you're further along in your return, then you can go running while you still have soreness. For now, play it safe. If you feel guilty about running so little, remind yourself that as long as you're sore, your body is still adapting to a recent training stimulus, and you're getting stronger, even if you're taking days off.

+1

And running outdoors is much nicer.

The older you get the longer it takes for soreness to sink in and the longer it stays around.

P. Revere wrote:

800 dude wrote:

When you're starting off, just run after the soreness is gone. If this means two runs per week only, so be it. You will rapidly adapt.

When you're further along in your return, then you can go running while you still have soreness. For now, play it safe. If you feel guilty about running so little, remind yourself that as long as you're sore, your body is still adapting to a recent training stimulus, and you're getting stronger, even if you're taking days off.

+1

And running outdoors is much nicer.

Great advice. & I agree I enjoy being outside…unless it's in South Carolina and extremely hot/humid during the day.