This time of summer, I often get sore legs as I increase mileage. Not sore like I'm injured, just sore muscles. Any tips? Ice, Epsom salt baths, leg massage? Or just a day off? Or just run through it and take a couple of easy days? What do you guys do to keep on track when your legs are tired?
Going through the same thing.. I've been running through it, but bumping for interest to see what others have to say.
Ignore it and press on
Ignore it and press on
Back off the intensity and you will be fine. Go 9min pace if you are particularly sore.
My gut feeling is to run through it but manage it with Epsom salt baths and the occasional down day. I don't like to take days off unless something really hurts or I'm REALLY tired. I figure my legs will get stronger and the soreness will go away.
xyzsummer wrote:
My gut feeling is to run through it but manage it with Epsom salt baths and the occasional down day. I don't like to take days off unless something really hurts or I'm REALLY tired. I figure my legs will get stronger and the soreness will go away.
Can you get off the roads onto grass?
Yes, most of my runs are on grass, and I never do a long run on the street.
My legs are feeling better today, so I think this was just normal soreness that I had to work through.
xyzsummer wrote:
Yes, most of my runs are on grass, and I never do a long run on the street.
My legs are feeling better today, so I think this was just normal soreness that I had to work through.
Let's hope so. You're paying attention, so you'll probably be okay and ready to hammer come the fall.
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