Sore from Skiing?

bstamps12

I'm going skiing for 4 days next week. I am a triathlete & I'm training for my first half marathon. While I know that skiing is a work out in itself, I really don't want to miss 4 days of swimming/biking/running. Swimming and biking aren't available, but will I be too sore to run after skiing? I've never been skiing before so I don't know what to expect in terms of being sore. I'm thinking running in the morning before the slopes open or right after the lifts close at 4:00 before it gets dark? Opinions?

Kasya007

You may be sore, as skiing--like running--uses the full body & will burn a lot of energy on those days. Personally, I would play it easy for those four days & skip any tempo runs that you may have planned, as you will still receive muscular & cardiovascular conditioning from the skiing. If you find that the exercise from the skiing isn't enough after the first day, pop in some pre or post easy runs in & give it a shot.

You'll know after the first day what to expect. Have a great trip! It will be a blast.

EllaA26

You could get REALLY sore - legs, back, knees, upper body depending on how much you fall. It really depends on how fast you take to it and how fast you end up pushing yourself every day. You'll probably be fine running a few miles in the mornings, you'll just have to wait and see how the mornings of day 3 and 4 feel. Maybe swap out a rest day or two for your trip?

I'm sure you'll love it though! It's awesome learning a new sport, especially winter ones that will get you up and going with friends. Good luck!

CassLister

it sounds like you're a pretty fit person already so, this will be in your favour. With skiing as a beginner, you may find that you'll be spending a lot of your time picking yourself up off the snow (after falling), which is not easy if you've never been on skis before (but easily learned). If you happen to be someone who takes to skiing like a 'duck to water' then you won't get sore from constantly falling and getting up.

Other things to consider are the weight of the boots and skis, which are heavy - certainly a lot heavier than running shoes. Sometimes ill-fitting ski boots can create pressure points on your feet/ankles/calves.

How much normal walking are you going to be doing in the ski boots? i.e. residence to chair lift and back, meal breaks, etc.

I've just returned from a ski trip to Niseko, Japan and ended up tearing a ligament in my left knee on Day 4 as I had a nasty fall where my knee twisted awkwardly behind me. If this should happen to you, get an ice-pack on it asap.

Hope this helps.

bstamps12

Thank you all for your help! I'm nervous that I'll get injured, as CassLister did, and mess up my whole half marathon training. I'm not sure how much normal walking I'll be doing in the ski boots. Our condo is "ski in, ski out" but I won't know until we get there how much walking it will be in the boots. My husband is an experienced skier but I tend to not be the most graceful person around, so I'm betting I'll be the one constantly falling & getting back up :ohwell:

godblessourhome

you won't get injured and you are going to LOVE skiing!

since you have never been skiing, i'd skip the runs. your thighs and hips are going to be getting a huge workout. its not the walking in boots you have to be worried about; it's the snowplow stop and learning to turn. lol. the boots are awkward, but the extra weight is minimal. four days off your running schedule won't make a huge difference in your half-marathon training and you can get right back to it when you are home (that's what? one, maybe two runs?).

you might find that your shoulders get tense too from using the poles. most ski in, ski out resorts have a hot tub, and i recommend you use it at the end of each day. have fun girl!