We are just rolling into Fall and with that you start to see all the inspirational post from your circle about running 5ks, 10ks, half-marathons and marathons. This is, after all, the beginning of race season for runners. Maybe after a few “Wow, I never dreamed that person would be a runner” moments you find yourself inspired to lace up and head out for a good, hard run only to wake up the next day with muscles that feel angry and heavy. Hello lactic acid buildup!
This soreness is usually enough of a deterrent to keep you from wanting to go on that second run but in reality it just means you need to do a little more planning before you head out again.
- Drink water! A hydrated body can break down lactic acid better.
- Slow your roll!! Don’t try to hit your high school track record on your first run if you haven’t ran in years. Ease in then gradually increase your speed and distance over several months.
- Breathe Deep. It takes lots of oxygen to convert glucose into energy. As your body learns to use oxygen more efficiently your body will slow down production of lactic acid.
- Stretch! Warm up your muscles before your run with some dynamic stretches then follow up your run with some good long stretches.
Don’t let a bit of post-workout soreness stop you from becoming a healthier you!
You can do this!
Written by: Wenona Mertens
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