Feeling the Pain...

Loopie

Hi,

I'm not sure if this is in the correct place - mods feel free to move if I'm wrong.

So, did a 10K today and my legs felt like lead a short while in. I don't have a problem cardio wise but my legs were wrecked, feels like both my calves, and the bones are in pain (if that makes sense). Anyway, I presume it's because I don't have the strength/stamina built up - cardio wise I felt absolutely fine. I would normally run on paths, never on a treadmill.

Is it a case of building up through more running, and possibly using the gym leg machines to build strength? I'd love to tackle the half marathon in september but judging by today, there isn't much hope of that.

Thanks in advance for any replies.

Ruu_Old

Did you warm up properly? Always feel much better to get in a mile or two and some yoga stretches in before any race, then my legs grand.

Loopie

Thanks Ruu - I did warm up somewhat but in hindsight, I probably could have done more. I tend to stretch and then treat the start of a race as a proper warmup before I get into the swing, so to speak.
Probably not the best way to do things!

airscotty

Hills are your friend! Train on them to build up strength.

huskerdu

It may be that you ran too hard or fast for your legs, or maybe you just were unlucky to have a bad day.

Yes, more running will strengthen your legs. If you are not using a training plan, maybe that is a good idea. Have a look at this one www.halhidgon.com

In order to get some more specific advice, can you give us more details.


How did the race compare to your recent training ?
How fast did you run today ? Is this your first 10k?
How was the time compared to previous times ?

How many 10k runs do you do in training ?
How fast ?

menoscemo

Loopie wrote: »

Hi,

I'm not sure if this is in the correct place - mods feel free to move if I'm wrong.

So, did a 10K today and my legs felt like lead a short while in. I don't have a problem cardio wise but my legs were wrecked, feels like both my calves, and the bones are in pain (if that makes sense). Anyway, I presume it's because I don't have the strength/stamina built up - cardio wise I felt absolutely fine. I would normally run on paths, never on a treadmill.

Is it a case of building up through more running, and possibly using the gym leg machines to build strength? I'd love to tackle the half marathon in september but judging by today, there isn't much hope of that.

Thanks in advance for any replies.

Sounds like you just have DOMS. You feel pain because your legs have been worked hard, the muscles are now repairing themselves and will come back stronger and the pain won't be as bad the next time.

Just like the Hills, Pain is your friend :cool:

mr.wiggle

Loopie wrote: »

Hi,

I'm not sure if this is in the correct place - mods feel free to move if I'm wrong.

So, did a 10K today and my legs felt like lead a short while in. I don't have a problem cardio wise but my legs were wrecked, feels like both my calves, and the bones are in pain (if that makes sense). Anyway, I presume it's because I don't have the strength/stamina built up - cardio wise I felt absolutely fine. I would normally run on paths, never on a treadmill.

Is it a case of building up through more running, and possibly using the gym leg machines to build strength? I'd love to tackle the half marathon in september but judging by today, there isn't much hope of that.

Thanks in advance for any replies.

Hi Loopie,
Got one of these http://sparta-pt.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Using-foam-roller-on-calf.jpg in Elvery's the other day , and it really does do the trick for sore calf muscles. Also some good advice which i need to take myself, is to get proper hydrating gels for when your running and a recovery shake drink for afterwards. Whenever i do have these drinks/gels/shakes:D, it really does stop me getting calf pains. At the mo, i'm still sore from my last run but will be stocking up tomorrow on drinks.

Hope i was of help.


All the best, Mr.W.

Clearlier

You really need to tell us a little bit more about your running history to be honest. It's kind of unusual for an experienced runner to have sore calves and bones a mile or two into a 10k race. There are so many possible reasons I'm not sure that you can get a good idea of the source of the problem without providing more info.

Loopie

Thanks to all who replied, appreciated!

I wouldn't call myself an experience runner by any stretch of the imagination. I'm going to heed the advice of incorporated hills into running; there are a few around me so I really don't have much of an excuse. I'll see how I get on over the next 6 weeks doing that.

Thanks all!

Nwm2

mr.wiggle wrote: »

Hi Loopie,
Got one of these http://sparta-pt.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Using-foam-roller-on-calf.jpg in Elvery's the other day , and it really does do the trick for sore calf muscles. Also some good advice which i need to take myself, is to get proper hydrating gels for when your running and a recovery shake drink for afterwards. Whenever i do have these drinks/gels/shakes:D, it really does stop me getting calf pains. At the mo, i'm still sore from my last run but will be stocking up tomorrow on drinks.

Hope i was of help.


All the best, Mr.W.

I think DEEP tissue massage might be more damaging than beneficial for DOMS.