STIFFNESS GO AWAY!: I only had 8 days rest from... - Couch to 5K

Couch to 5K

134,193 members159,537 posts

STIFFNESS GO AWAY!

danzargo profile image
danzargoGraduate
15 Replies

I only had 8 days rest from running, now today I'm as stiff as a board! I'd have thought my fitness levels would have been good enough to avoid this kind of ghastliness. Do I just wait? Or rub a poultice on affected limbs?

Ouch!

Written by
danzargo profile image
danzargo
Graduate
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
15 Replies
Oldgirl profile image
OldgirlGraduate

Brisk walk starting slowly and building up speed then loads of stretching. It will settle just keep moving as much as you can. :)

danzargo profile image
danzargoGraduate in reply toOldgirl

Aww thanks oldgirl. I'm doing another run tomorrow so will walk loooads beforehand!

Oldgirl profile image
OldgirlGraduate in reply todanzargo

Stiffness is OK pain is not good. An extra long warm up walk should do the trick, listen to your body Dan my man :)

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate

In my experience, men suffer more from stiffness than women.. However a good hard rub from someone experienced will definitely ease the pain.. I hope it 'settles' soon... Take care and happy panthering :)

Oldgirl profile image
OldgirlGraduate in reply toju-ju-

Panther girl you are awful but Dan will love your idea :) :)

danzargo profile image
danzargoGraduate in reply toOldgirl

Oldgirl! SHe is awful....and you;'re right about me! Hahaha

danzargo profile image
danzargoGraduate in reply toju-ju-

GOOD GRIEF! That's a brilliant idea...... but I think you may have grasped the wrong end of the stick (so to speak!)

IannodaTruffe profile image
IannodaTruffeMentor

A very cold shower should do the trick......

Oldgirl profile image
OldgirlGraduate in reply toIannodaTruffe

Hahahahaha, hohohohohoh, I just loved that hehehehehe :)

lizziebeth57 profile image
lizziebeth57Graduate

Well this has cheered me up no end :)

Hope the stiffness has gone now... however you treated it!

danzargo profile image
danzargoGraduate in reply tolizziebeth57

Yes thank God. And THANK GOD for Juicyju. She has such an insight into how to cure certain ailments. Do you find that? A damned good rub and all was well! She should take up giving advice professionally........

ju-ju- profile image
ju-ju-Graduate in reply todanzargo

thankyou...I bet that was a relief :)

Tinyrun profile image
TinyrunGraduate

Your hot tub should do the trick Danzargo. Or your could try a sauna and if possible do some stretches in there. That's if there's no one in there...

Oldgirl profile image
OldgirlGraduate in reply toTinyrun

I think Mrs Dan has solved his problem/s ;)

mick2208 profile image
mick2208

my wife has aching limbs short term memory loss dizzness lack of energy

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Rain rain go away

Up at 6:15. Checked the weather on my phone. Oh not good! 90% chance of rain. 😬 Bugger it I...

Germs go away!

So the last few weeks I have been eating really healthily- cut out anything with added sugar,...
farawaytree74 profile image
Graduate

Rain rain go away

Itching to get out to run-but rain hammering down. Consoling myself with garden needs it. And...
suzybenj profile image
Graduate

Rain rain go away!

Eager to complete my R2W1 but it is pouring with rain where I am. However if the BBC weather app is...
Helein profile image
Graduate

Rain rain go away!!

Well guys and gals, I was going to run tomorrow morning, but I'm going to leave it till Weds now as...

Moderation team

See all
MissUnderstanding profile image
MissUnderstandingAdministrator
Mummycav profile image
MummycavAdministrator
Yesletsgo profile image
YesletsgoAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.