Achy legs and ankles

[Fitat501970]

did w4r1 yesterday but then went for a walk after, about 5 miles, and now my legs and ankles ache. Should i postpone tomorrow's run or just try it and see how it goes. Any tips to help with aches?

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

I’m a big advocate for stretching - before and after a run, as per the links in the How to post, and on non run days. Well done on the run 👍😁

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

That was a long walk after a run, it’ll depend on how you feel when you get up tomorrow whether to take another rest day or not, we sometimes like an extra rest day

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Stretching immediately after every run, nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/h... while muscles are still warm and supple, pulls out contractions, avoiding carrying tensions into the next run and also improves recovery by improving blood flow.