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louiseshaw88
louiseshaw88 Posts: 132 Member
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Yesterday morning I did a interval training class at the gym - I'd never done the class before and it was brutal ! Now I ache ALL OVER and struggling to even lift my arms ! problem is I have a marathon to run on Sunday although I think I should feel back to normal by then (right?) is there anything I can do to speed up the recovery ? Should I just rest or shall I maybe have a gentle swim tomorrow ?

Thanks in advance

p.s please don't preach about how I shouldn't have done the class ect I am now fully aware of that fact :)

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  • EdTheGinge
    EdTheGinge Posts: 1,616 Member
    Which Marathon you doing ?

    Why shouldn't you of done the class, you weren't to know how intense it would be. Gentle swim sounds like a good idea to me, maybe use a resistance band or something to try and loosen up the muscles but other than that I'd say take it easy.
  • bert16
    bert16 Posts: 726 Member
    I would just follow your training plan as is, which I'm assuming includes some low mileage runs this week. DOMS is uncomfortable, but some easy runs will actually get the blood flowing and the lactic acid movin' on out. Just stick to your training plan and don't let the soreness stop you (even if it means that you're running a little more slowly today and tomorrow than you would otherwise have been doing). You'll be fine by this weekend.
  • BrianSharpe
    BrianSharpe Posts: 9,248 Member
    If you're feeling really beat up:

    1) Ice bath.......pure torture but they help.
    2) Anti-inflammatory foods (blueberries etc) rather than a pill (but an Advil will help with the discomfort too)
    3) Keep moving
  • louiseshaw88
    louiseshaw88 Posts: 132 Member
    Thanks Guys

    Woke up this morning and there is some improvement but still a way to go yet !

    I'm doing the PlusNet Yorkshire Marathon in York on Sunday, tbf I thought the class would be hard but not THAT hard,

    I am going to swim tonight if I get chance after uni or maybe a mile or so run just to get the acid moving If all else fails its the dreaded ice bath ha
  • EdTheGinge
    EdTheGinge Posts: 1,616 Member
    Glad things are easing slightly, good luck with it.

    I've got Amsterdam sunday, eeeeeeeek my 1st one and my ankle is sore and tendon tight but I'm finishing even if it's on one leg lol
  • louiseshaw88
    louiseshaw88 Posts: 132 Member
    Finished !!! 5 hours 35 mins and I loved it !! can't wait for London now !
  • redredy9
    redredy9 Posts: 706 Member
    Finished !!! 5 hours 35 mins and I loved it !! can't wait for London now !

    Congrats! A good massage works miracles for me.
  • EdTheGinge
    EdTheGinge Posts: 1,616 Member
    Good work and I agree with the above , had a massage after my marathon yesterday and am ache-free today :)

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