an unusual gait, and my thighs absolutely kill me!A It sounds like a classic case of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). DOMS is commonly experienced after unaccustomed strenuous exercise. The muscle tenderness usually becomes apparent the day after

aspects of your problem. And it would be wise to continue your stretching, particularly after exercise, to prevent delayed onset muscle soreness adding to the problem.—Andrew Caldwell, chartered physiotherapist

-event massage is sometimes available at races - get in contact with the race organiser to ask.Post-event A sports massage after a race is a great way to soothe and ease fatigued and tired tissues and prevent DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness). The pace

this slowly as your flexibility increases. When you've finished your session and cooled down, don't just stop. A few minutes' stretching will reap huge benefits, preventing tight muscles, reducing the symptoms of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS

can alleviate symptoms of the dreaded delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). "You may find massage best a couple of days after a hard workout or race to allow initial soreness and stiffness to subside," says Pavey. By that point you should just about