Re: Does Running decent mileage make you ache/hurt?

I think you needed a gradual buildup.

I did a very gradual buildup.

Nick

Yes, running high mileage will make you have some aches and pains. In fact, I would say the two have a very srong causal relationship.

Are those of you who are running 80+ per week hurting all the time?? Is higher mileage pretty much synonomous with being on the verge of injury?

Not necessarily so--if you run the mileage smart. However, as you increase mileage, the threat of injury is sure to increase as well....that is just a logical progression.

The aches and pains associated with running are not what I would consider "injuries" just little annoying things that are part of the game.

I have the same thing happening--I'm running 40/week for a few weeks, mostly just by being consistent, working up to 60/week by April/May, and especially in the morning, I ache. Goes away through the day, and hasn't affected running... Not injuries, just the effects of working that corpus.

Yes.

i've run upwards of 150mi/ week and yeah you do get aches but i keep mine away with daily/nightly cold baths, just fill up the tub as cold as it will go and sit in it for 10 mins, but dont let it go above your waist much or you will get your whole body freezing. give it a try, its worth it, excellent injury prevention.

thanx Paula, i wish i was as dedicated as you but i don't often do the cold baths thing.

in answer to the question, no, the more mileage i run, the less i ache, because good mileage, if it's done properly, helps you recover so much quicker than lower mileage.

after a long hard run my legs are tired of course, so the next day must be an easy run. after a very hard run, a very easy run.

i must say that sometimes, like yesterday, my legs complained at the start of a very hard session, but they responded better as the session progressed, this is usually the case with high mileage, your legs will take time to get going, so don't force the pace too early.

paula? does PR do this? i dont know anything of her training, anyhow, once you get to doing it everyday you get used to it and its not a big deal, after about 3 mins you are numb anyway and its not so bad, 10mins out of the day is worth it.

No not PR

PB

If it is cold out where you are that may also contribute to your sore and aches that you may have. The mileage is one factor that may be causing it but also the cold weather can effect the problem more too. I seem to get sore joints in the winter when it is very cold out.

I have noticed the mileage does not effect me as much as it does when I run consistent. I have ran over 70+ miles per week since OCT with only about 4-5 days off total. I feel that during really long runs my body aches a little bit, almost like our body is machine going and going. Also,my mileage is all in singles, I very rarely go in doubles, I avg about 11-13 miles a day.

The ice baths do work, but my house only has a shower.

Nick

Here is a thought. Acutally two. Whirlpools. After long runs/hard workouts spend some time in the whirlpool, or a pool with cool water. Secondly, if you don't have a whirlpool or the time to do this, prop your leg up. Straight up. I don't need any smart comment for this! Do this for about 5 minutes at a time and do it several times. The theory is that the blood will drain out of your legs and fresh blood will replace it. Ergo, helping the healing process. Actually, as long as you get your legs above your heart, it will help.