Tricks to get your legs back... (Read 829 times)

Over the last 2 weeks my legs have been really hurting, especially on slower runs. So last night I got the ice bags out for the first time. After about 30 minutes on ice, two Tylonols, and a rub with IcyHot...I woke up this morning and hit the pavement with almost no pain. Any other tips besides Rest?

Consistency. In my experience, inconsistency = soreness, pain, injury.

All very good ideas, from what sounds like seasoned veterans. The only thing I can add from my experience is, that if you are suffering from true "dead legs", rest is the only thing that will really help. Usually this is caused by overtraining, or maybe just overdoing it for a few days with no breaks or "easy runs". I agree with the "consistency" statement. I had to change my schedule when my company opted for a 4 - 10 hour a day work week. I had to shift from running at 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 or 9:00 o`clock at night. There were some days when the heat and humidity were still so bad at bedtime, I just couldn`t muster through it after a 10 hour work day. Then, on the days off, even the morning runs are now feeling sh***y. All from simply altering my schedule. Anyway, just my .02

protein, dmso (or anything else like snake oil that makes you massage your legs.) switching up time of day. Yes, consistency. And try not to let your hydration get too low. Eat and drink plenty. Alcohol probably not the best (sorry, people)