I eat right, I get enough sleep, I hydrate properly, and I stretch. I'm a long distance runner, so it's really unusual for my legs to stay so tight like this. It's been over a week. I'm sick of stopping all the time because my legs hurt. What can I do to fix it?
2006-09-27 05:39:42 · 8 answers · asked by akatd 4 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
The first answer is correct.
2006-09-27 05:47:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you stretching enough? I know with colder weather coming on I need to stretch even more than normal. You could also be lacking in vitamins and minerals. Try soaking in a nice warm bath - soothing and relaxing.
2006-09-27 05:45:16 · answer #2 · answered by GingerGirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How much potassium do you get?
It could be a buildup of lactic acid - get a massage, or massage your legs yourself. You need to get in deep to release the buildup. The lactic acid keeps your muscles from getting the required nutrients and hydration.
2006-09-27 05:42:29 · answer #3 · answered by l_marie_allen 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Strain
2006-09-27 05:48:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure to do a lot a hamstring stretches before and after.
2006-09-27 05:50:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a massage.
Cheaper: buy a stick and stick down after you run.
Take a ice bath after you run.
2006-09-27 05:47:59 · answer #6 · answered by cirestan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Massage.
2006-09-27 05:47:45 · answer #7 · answered by mickjam 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it really depends on many factors how long your run is? how long do you spend on stretching? do you perform a proper warmup before your run?
All these factors have to be weighed before jumping to conclusions.
2006-09-27 05:45:46 · answer #8 · answered by mach_690 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋