Sore legs
Should I run with sore legs?
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"If it's a sharp pain, rest. If it's a dull ache, that's just rent."
Soreness is metabolic, not structural. Easy movement clears the byproducts faster than rest. Walk if you must, jog if you can.
- Three kilometers at conversational pace.
- Stop if the pain is sharp, not dull.
- After: 5 minutes of slow walking, then water and food with protein.
FAQ
Difference between soreness and injury?
Soreness is symmetric and dull. Injury is sharp, asymmetric, or worsens during running. Rest the second.
Stretch before or after?
Dynamic before, static (if you stretch at all) after. Most easy runners can skip it entirely.