Running with sore muscles

brookeg20
brookeg20 Posts: 54
edited October 7 in Health and Weight Loss
I started a new cross training workout on Tuesday, and I am pretty sore from my waist down yesterday and this morning. I am a runner, and run about 12 to 15 miles a week. I would like to go for a run this morning, but I'm not sure if I should rest my muscles another day. I didn't work out yesterday, and I'm only thinking about running an easy 2 to 3 miles this morning. Any suggestions?

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  • UpEarly
    UpEarly Posts: 2,555 Member
    I actually think the run will loosen you up and make your sore muscles feel better. I kind of have a rule of thumb - when I'm sore, I don't lift but I still do cardio.
  • runnermel
    runnermel Posts: 278
    go for it! it will help work the soreness out. just take it easy and make sure you stretch well after. :o)
  • ilookthetype
    ilookthetype Posts: 3,021 Member
    Go for an easy run. If it goes from "sore" to "painful" then maybe take a day off.
  • engineman312
    engineman312 Posts: 3,450 Member
    You know your body better then anyone. Go for a run. If you're not feeling our after five minutes, turn around and go home.
  • brookeg20
    brookeg20 Posts: 54
    Thanks everyone. The run certainly helped, but it's probably one of the most difficult one's I've had in a while!! I didn't realize how used to just running my muscles had gotten. Hopefully the cross training will pay off in my runs this year. Thanks again!
  • BioQueen
    BioQueen Posts: 694 Member
    The first half mile is usually uncomfortable for me when I feel sore like that. Afterwords though my muscles loosen up and generally feel better.
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