New to running....
leojsivad
Posts: 124 Member
My thighs feel like someone took a meat tenderizer to them.
I assume I'm using muscles I haven't used in a while.
Anyone else experience this?
I assume I'm using muscles I haven't used in a while.
Anyone else experience this?
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Yes
It gets better. Are you stretching after your runs? You should stretch after running. Are you doing any cross-training on days you don't run?0 -
I felt the exact same way after my very first run. Try shortening your stride. What's happening is that you're taking too long of a stride and are using your quads to PULL you forward. Make your steps more under you instead of in front of you. You'll notice a huge difference. Also make sure you're stretching adequately before and after your run!0
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Yes, and it gets better. The meat tenderizer comment made me laugh out loud.0
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You could also experiment with a foam roller. It's a "good pain" but it helps. You can pick those up any sporting goods store.0
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You should also ease your way into it, don't try to go all out when you first start. Try a couch to 5k program, or something similar. Build up in intervals.
And stretch (or foam roll) after you run.
Also, make sure you are wearing good shoes, and not just good ones, but good ones for you. Go to a running store and have them fit you for shoes.
It does get better. Before you know it, you will be running marathons.0 -
Lots of resources for new runners. Look at the c25k (couch to 5k program) and the book Training Programs by Jeff Galloway. I started running years ago and it was difficult at first, but I am loving it more and more every year.0
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Not only is it important to stretch after a run,but also before you run....It will get easier...0
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I felt the exact same way after my very first run. Try shortening your stride.
Was going to post the same thing. That made a world of difference for me. Google, "Good form running". Now Ive also read you dont stretch cold muscles. Walk 5-10 mins, then stretch, then run. Ive also read if you have to warmup to stretch, why would you stretch then? lol I just do an easy stretch before I start and attempt to do a good one afterwards if Im still alive.
http://freew67.blogspot.com/0 -
What 35andrunning said.......exactly the same thing my husband told me. I recently started the Couch to 5K program, I am on Week 2. Since said husband went to college on a track scholarship I have to assume he knows what he is talking about0
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Yep. I'm relatively new to it too, but I've fallen in love with it. It never gets "easier", you just get BETTER.0
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You could also experiment with a foam roller. It's a "good pain" but it helps. You can pick those up any sporting goods store.
Yes, it's a "good pain"....like having a baby.0 -
Yes! But a week later it's already much better. I'm new to running, too. Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred is what got me into shape for running without me even knowing it!0
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You should also ease your way into it, don't try to go all out when you first start. Try a couch to 5k program, or something similar. Build up in intervals.
And stretch (or foam roll) after you run.
Also, make sure you are wearing good shoes, and not just good ones, but good ones for you. Go to a running store and have them fit you for shoes.
It does get better. Before you know it, you will be running marathons.0 -
Yes. Everything will hurt for a few weeks. Then it gets better. After a while, a few months or so, you will run far with no pain at all.0
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INCREASE YOUR PROTEIN!
Use a rumble roller.
Stretch.0 -
I really wish I could see the look on people's faces the first time they use a foam roller.
I found it to be the equivalent of some type of medieval torture. (BUT... it works).0 -
Do some yoga stretches. If your thighs hurt Children's Pose and Half Way Up pose are a god send.0
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Stretchy stretch stretch!
Also, drink plenty of water to help flush out the lactic acid.0 -
Thanks for all the tips!
I've done Turbofire and a little bit of Insanity, but running has made me more sore than both of them lol0 -
I would for sure get a foam roller...that thing is a god send!!! It hurts like crazy, but you know its working0
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