3 miles and sore advice

Tonight I ran 3 miles at the gym. 2 easy at 9:13 then 1 at tempo pace 8:20.

I was a bit worried because my thighs are quit sore still from those dang hills I ran on Saturday plus running a longer distance that I have before. I did not want to miss a run but also was interested to see how I would feel. Of course during my run I just felt a little sore, when I walk up and down my stairs at home that is when I really feel the soreness.

So I looked up some advice and read this interesting blog:

Running advice on sore muscles

My soreness is very common; running hills and/or distances longer than your muscles are used to. The article points out that is pain occurs during a run that is an indicator that something is wrong. But when soreness occurs after a run, then it's common muscle soreness. I know, this is a no brainer but still being a newer runner, I like to cover my bases. I know that rollers and ice baths will help sore muscles right after a longer run, as will stretching. The article also talks about how as your muscles get used to running these longer distances, things will start to feel better.

So now, I will ice my legs before bed and hope I can get my 6 miler done tomorrow.

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