Do you sometimes feel sore after running? - Couch to 5K

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Do you sometimes feel sore after running?

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Here's why:

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BettyJaneGraduate

Thanks for that, I think that is exactly what I'm experiencing in my thighs/gluts since increasing my distance.

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GoogleMeGraduate

Hmmmm, there's "DOMS"... and there's post-exertional malaise...

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notbadGraduate

Perfect timing, I didn't really suffer aches & pains until yesterday (despite following 10% rule) now walking like the Tinman - nice to know it was nothing I did wrong & that it should ease.

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No pain no gain!

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TheEditor in reply to didntrunthat

I'm afraid that is an old-fashioned cliche that is not supported by the evidence.

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