First post here goes
I am in training for the GNR but every time I up my distance by a mile or so I suffer terribly from stiffness in my quads for the next couple of days, I am stretching & giving myself a thorough massage on the rest day afterwards but I can't walk down the stairs without looking like albert steptoe. Am I doing anything wrong or is there some other treatments for this condition. Any advice please
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Pretty sure this is nothing to do with lactic acid, but can't be sure what it is.
Can you give more info on your overall training programme: mileage, days per week and so on. Are you ok on shorter runs but it's the long run that gives you trouble?
This is your first post, but are you new to running as well?
Any suggestions?
Many thanks guys
Glenn I try to run approx 15-20 miles a week and I do my long run on a sunday. My training was spread over three days but I have recently upped it to four, This could be the problem. It is either hill work or the longer runs that give me jip so maybe drew is right, I have been running on & off since the beginning of the year but have knucled down since July, hope this helps