Does the ache go away?

[Snodrop]

Experienced runners out there, just doing consolidation runs and wake up next day , aching like hell. I am 60 so expect a bit of that but does that lessen off as you get fitter/better runner or is it just something to expect ?

[Buddy34 Graduate]

Hello Snodrop, I think the more you run the less achy you should feel. Saying that are you running too fast and are you stretching after EVERY run.

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[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Do you stretch after every run as recommended in the guide to the plan?

Do you keep moving on your rest days?........sitting still is fatal.

Do you do any other strength or flexibility training alongside your running?

All of the above can help.

[Snodrop Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

Thanks IT, I do the warming up walks and cool down walk but tbh no stretching, so I shall start that, I do dog walk on the rest days and will get motivated on the strength training, thanks a lot!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Snodrop]

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.

[Roxdog Graduate in reply to Snodrop]

I'm the same age as you and find that warm up exercises help a lot, before the 5 minute walk. There are dynamic stretches you can do (not static stretches). I know it's an extra commitment, but well worth it.