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Long runs..the day after (Read 297 times)

midwest runner


Giants Fan

    posted: 7/14/2008 at 12:12 PM
    Ok, yesterday was my 20, today I am not even sore at all. Did I run hard enough? Is there a pace you are supposed to keep for those? I used the McMillan calculator for the range to stay in for long runs. Just want reassurance, the time on feet and distance are what's important right? Not that you run at a hard pace? I just can't believe I'm not even sore. Weird thought I would be dying today. Am a little more tired.

    "I think I've discovered the secret of life- you just hang around until you get used to it."

    Charles Schulz

    JellyFish


      posted: 7/14/2008 at 12:38 PM
      midwest - I'm sure you did just fine pace wise. Being that is was your first (congrats!!) any successful pace is probably good. Also have you tried running (not saying you should)? Because that may be where the soreness would rear it's ugly head.
      Run To Win


      Blaine Moore (MM#2867)

        posted: 7/14/2008 at 12:54 PM
        You did fine. I'd recommend an easy jog today (it is a new distance after all) and then back to normal in a day or two. Be aware that DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) can sometimes take a day or two to manifest itself. The easy (and short!) jig jog today will help decrease the likelihood or severity of soreness a day later. That you aren't sore, though, probably just means that your body was ready for that run. Nice work!

        Run to Win
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        schneidr


        Was it all a dream?

          posted: 7/14/2008 at 12:57 PM
          Yep, the time on your feet with an elevated heart rate is what's important. Save the soreness for the tempo runs and intervals.

          I'm in the business of misery...

          midwest runner


          Giants Fan

            posted: 7/14/2008 at 6:47 PM
            Ok, thanks, feeling better about it then. Just can't believe how great I feel the day after! I'm almost thinking that distance is more for the mental preparation. That part stinks!

            "I think I've discovered the secret of life- you just hang around until you get used to it."

            Charles Schulz

            midwest runner


            Giants Fan

              posted: 7/15/2008 at 2:13 PM
              Ok little sore today on run...could definitely tell my legs were still a little tired. Nothing I couldn't handle though

              "I think I've discovered the secret of life- you just hang around until you get used to it."

              Charles Schulz

              Run To Win


              Blaine Moore (MM#2867)

                posted: 7/15/2008 at 2:51 PM
                Quote from Run To Win on 7/14/2008 at 12:54 PM:
                Be aware that DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness) can sometimes take a day or two to manifest itself. The easy (and short!) jig jog today will help decrease the likelihood or severity of soreness a day later.
                Quote from midwest runner on 7/15/2008 at 2:13 PM:
                Ok little sore today on run...could definitely tell my legs were still a little tired. Nothing I couldn't handle though
                Guess you came to the right place looking for advice. Cool

                Run to Win
                23 Marathons, 10 Ultras, 16 States (Full List)



                midwest runner


                Giants Fan

                  posted: 7/15/2008 at 4:52 PM
                  "Guess you came to the right place looking for advice. " Never doubted that for a moment!

                  "I think I've discovered the secret of life- you just hang around until you get used to it."

                  Charles Schulz

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