I just started running this week (on Sunday I did a 15 minute jog/walk round my local park with a warm up & down) and my quadriceps are still a bit sore and stiff. Will it be ok to run tonight? I will try to strech as much as possible before and after. Is there anything else I can do?
DanielB
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Wouldn't worry too much about a bit of soreness. Start your next session with a walk and build up to the jog/walk bit - that's probably wiser than starting at a run then walking when you're tired.
I would also suggest stretching only after your session at the moment - you shouldn't stretch when cold and 15 mins is a good time to get properly warm.
If the quads are at that stage where when you're going downstairs - you go "ouch" at every step then I'd say no. I overdid it on Sunday and that's what mine were like until earlier today. I just did a yoga class and they feel considerably better
also advisable is some cross training, try cycling, and put moderate effort into it to begin, don';t over do it, but work up to as high an intensity as you can. no specialist bike needed, a regular mountain bike will suffice no suspension required until you go off road.
and have fun, don't slavishly seek for constant improvement, this may well lead to burnout, but don't go toooo easy all the same.
good luck with becoming a full scale runner. i admire your eforts, don't give up, ever, you will want to in a few weeks, but think of the benefits you will reap through your perserverance.
have fun,
phil
DanielB