oops, overdid it. tips for sore legs?

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CeleryStalker
CeleryStalker Posts: 665 Member
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LOL So since I'm getting all back into shape and whatnot, I thought that I could resume running like I used to. I've never been an avid runner, but I can push out a 5k if need be, but I'm a cyclist by nature.

I got the great idea to go run while my kiddoes rode their bikes yesterday. Ran for about half an hour and felt pretty good. Now today I can barely walk. Woops!

Any suggestions for sore quads? They feel tight as heck and its painful to go up/down the stairs or use the potty. :sad:

Suppose some stretching could help? Perhaps muscling through a cardio workout to get the muscles moving and the lactic acid pushed out of them? Any ideas are welcome :D Thanks!

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  • hroush
    hroush Posts: 2,073 Member
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    Foam rollers are awesome! if you don't have one, I've heard a rolling pin works just as well. Sorry to say, but the only way to get rid of it is to get moving. Take a (slow) walk around the block. The less you move, the longer it will take to work out.
  • JWeaser
    JWeaser Posts: 302
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    Water, water, water!! I've found that this basic necessity has aided in a quicker recovery of sore muscles. Perhaps a nice bath with some Epsom Salt? Definetly light stretching! Hope you feel better!
  • vgsaldivar
    vgsaldivar Posts: 4
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    Yes definitely do some stretching, and try either an Aleve or muscle rub cream. It's normal to be sore...especially if you haven't worked out for a while.
  • cranberry816
    cranberry816 Posts: 9
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    I've heard rumors that drinking chocolate milk after a workout will keep one from being sore. I've never tried it, but I know a few people who have and they say it works. Of course, this wouldn't help much now, but for future reference :) also try sitting in a hot tub or taking a hot shower, or alternating ice and heat every 20 minutes with a little bit of stretching now and then, usually works for me.
  • bcatgray
    bcatgray Posts: 41
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    Yes definitely do some stretching, and try either an Aleve or muscle rub cream. It's normal to be sore...especially if you haven't worked out for a while.

    Yep, I found that stretching out those muscles does wonders. Along with advil and more water!
  • CeleryStalker
    CeleryStalker Posts: 665 Member
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    Just want them back in working order for tonight's bike ride, LOL! I've been working out plenty, just haven't been running. Apparently the legs didn't appreciate it as much as I did :)
  • unmitigatedbadassery
    unmitigatedbadassery Posts: 653 Member
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    I don't know anything scientific about this but a friend of mine takes an ice cold bath after his runs. He swears by it. I do imagine that it has to be right after the workout though.
  • CeleryStalker
    CeleryStalker Posts: 665 Member
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    I've heard rumors that drinking chocolate milk after a workout will keep one from being sore. I've never tried it, but I know a few people who have and they say it works. Of course, this wouldn't help much now, but for future reference :) also try sitting in a hot tub or taking a hot shower, or alternating ice and heat every 20 minutes with a little bit of stretching now and then, usually works for me.

    Definitely not a rumor! Chocolate milk has the perfect protein:carb ratio. I drink it after every bike ride. Hmm, maybe that's why I can ride like the wind and not be sore, but I'm hurting after a short run. Too late for chocolate milk to do the job now though. It's got to be consumed right after the exercise. Doh!
  • crobinson53
    crobinson53 Posts: 164
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    I've heard rumors that drinking chocolate milk after a workout will keep one from being sore. I've never tried it, but I know a few people who have and they say it works. Of course, this wouldn't help much now, but for future reference :) also try sitting in a hot tub or taking a hot shower, or alternating ice and heat every 20 minutes with a little bit of stretching now and then, usually works for me.

    I do something very similar. I drink one serving of Optimum Nutrition's Double Rich Chocolate protein mixed with fat free milk at least 30 minutes before I workout/run. Then with 15 minutes of finishing I'll have a second shake with two servings. I never get sore like I used to.

    Maybe it's mental, maybe I'm crazy, maybe I'm just well hydrated. Most likely all three.

    :glasses:
  • jenseye
    jenseye Posts: 166 Member
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    I've heard a warm bath with epson salts really helps alot!
    Relaxes muscles and draws toxins from the body.
    Hope you get to feeling better soon!

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