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Q: Running Every Other Day..

asked by: sliepnir16 on April 24th, 2006

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For about three weeks now I have been running every other day. I started running about 1.5 miles and have now jumped to about 3.1 miles (after I changed my diet). My question is, is this too much? I thought that every other day would be enough time to let my legs regenerate, but they are still sore every other day and even now I started taking a break on the weekends, so its actually been 3 days now and they are still pretty sore. Is that normal? Thanks.

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sammisa

replied on April 24th, 2006

Experienced User

Re: Running Every Other Day..

sliepnir16 wrote:

for about three weeks now I have been running every other day. I started running about 1.5 miles and have now jumped to about 3.1 miles (after I changed my diet). My question is, is this too much? I thought that every other day would be enough time to let my legs regenerate, but they are still sore every other day and even now I started taking a break on the weekends, so its actually been 3 days now and they are still pretty sore. Is that normal? Thanks.

it is normal if you don't stretch. Stretching is very important before and after running :d

sliepnir16

replied on April 24th, 2006

New User

Re: Running Every Other Day..

sammisa wrote:

sliepnir16 wrote:

it is normal if you don't stretch. Stretching is very important before and after running :d

yeah, I never stretch. I guess thats my problem. Thanks.

stalker23

replied on May 14th, 2006

New User

U dont stretch before you run.. You runt the risk of tearing a mucles. You need to warm up first then stretch then run.And maybe stretc someore.

sammisa

replied on May 14th, 2006

Experienced User

stalker23 wrote:

u dont stretch before you run.. You runt the risk of tearing a mucles. You need to warm up first then stretch then run.And maybe stretc someore.

yeah, you .A.L.W.A.Y.S need to stretch before and after you exercise.. :p

senior

replied on June 20th, 2006

New User

Streching

I've been running a long time and I must say i've always stretched a little and now I stretch a lot. The more I know about my health, the better I am to deal with a problem when it comes along...Speaking of which, I was told about a health portal Healthsiteguide. Some great info and the links are pre-searched, so it's like google, only all about health. Check it out for some great fitness tips as well. Stay strong and smart

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