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Q+A: Why do my legs hurt two days after a long run
By Nick Critchley on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
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
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Dress to Compress: The Facts
By Justin Bowyer on 29/07/2011 15:00:00
Find the gear that can squeeze more from your performance, speed your post-run recovery and keep you injury-free
at the smallest of local 10K races to find competitors clad in similarly unforgiving second skins. But with the world of compression gear awash with semi-scientific and often perplexing phrases such as 'delayed onset muscle soreness', 'high-gauge knit structure
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Q+A: Why this sudden hamstring tightness?
By Andrew Caldwell on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
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
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60-Second Guide: Stretching
By Alice Palmer on 26/05/2009 10:34:08
Run safe, strong and injury-free - wise up to the whats, whys and whens of stretching
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
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Post-Marathon: A Voyage of Recovery (Preview)
By Runner's World on 27/04/2009 00:00:00
Start your marathon recovery on the right foot (non-subscriber preview)
needs. Here’s how to deal with the most common post-marathon ailments, how to combat the blues and, of course, top advice on when and how to resume running. Health and NutritionMuscle SorenessDelayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) can begin eight or more
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Post-Marathon: A Voyage of Recovery (Preview)
By on 23/04/2012 10:00:00
Start your marathon recovery on the right foot
needs. Here’s how to deal with the most common post-marathon ailments, how to combat the blues and, of course, top advice on when and how to resume running. Health and NutritionMuscle SorenessDelayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) can begin eight or more
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Massage Q+A: Does it Work?
By Sam Murphy on 16/09/2011 14:04:27
Elite runners swear by massage to speed recovery, dodge injury and boost performance - now you can too
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
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10 Ways to Survive the Marathon des Sables
By Tobias Mews on 19/07/2011 14:40:38
Top tips for tackling the desert from the fastest British competitor at the 2011 Marathon des Sables
body needs food for recovery. I didn't feel hungry once nor did I get delayed onset muscle soreness.9. Size MattersMany runners wear trainers one to two sizes bigger than usual to allow feet to swell in the heat. But by wearing bigger trainers, you
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Fitness At A Stretch
By on 23/11/2009 15:07:53
Flexibility is something many triathletes give little thought to, but a supple physique can help keep you fit and injury-free
been suggested that improvements in flexibility can relieve muscular cramps.Training recoveryResearch has shown that stretching can help prevent a bout of delayed onset muscular soreness (DOMS) following a tough training session.In addition
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Busted: Most Common Excuses
By David Morton on 18/10/2010 16:13:55
Turn the best get-out clauses into reasons to run today.
and repeat on the other leg. Perform 16-20 reps in total. Once you're confident, hold small weights to increase the difficulty. "My legs hurt"Go for a runThat walking-dead feeling in your entire body two days after a long run or race is called DOMS - delayed
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