I am a high school freshman trying cross-country for the first time. Out of all the practices we've had so far, my legs and joints always have this sore feeling when I run, even at the beginning, but I don't know why. I can still run, but that achy feeling makes it difficult. What are some ways to prevent aching joints and have a good, strong run?
2007-09-12 05:49:04 · 12 answers · asked by Jakenbocker 2 in Sports ➔ Running
Stretch, stay hydrated, and get some potassium, which can help prevent cramps.
2007-09-12 05:52:36 · answer #1 · answered by mtb801 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try running cross-county until you get in shape LOL.
However, I have always found that sitting in a hot bath really helps your muscles. I believe they do that for football players also. For your joints, make sure that you have good shoes. I am not sure if there is a recommended minimum age limit for glucosomine but I take it and it works great.
2007-09-12 05:55:38 · answer #2 · answered by Apathy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll just have to develop stronger legs. More muscular legs will serve as a support system for your joints. Also, you are new to the sport so as the conditioning sets in, you will feel less of this type of pain.
2007-09-12 05:52:48 · answer #3 · answered by Nikolas M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for beginners that are just starting to run its best to just get out and run comfortably and build a base for yourself until you can make a 4 mile run not feel that tiring anymore.. keep on a consistent mileage training and move up 4 miles every week or so cause if you try to add to much mileage when you aren't ready then you will just injure yourself and have to start the process all over again. so just get out and run!
2016-04-04 17:09:45 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat lots of bananas and oranges as well as drink lots of milk and water. It is especially important for someone like you to make sure you take your vitamins and make sure that you are hydrated enough to make the vitamins and nutrients you take in work efficiently. Try looking at your local GNC or other type of nutrition store for some good supplements.
2007-09-12 06:25:06 · answer #5 · answered by Yomi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stretch, stretch and more stretch. Not just before and after - all the time. Also drinking a lot of water helps of course. It's the cure all for everything! Good luck.
2007-09-12 05:51:25 · answer #6 · answered by echo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure your water intake is adequate everyday, that will help with the sore joints, potasium like banannas after training will help with recovery from heavy training.
2007-09-12 06:00:39 · answer #7 · answered by Army Retired Guy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stretch properly before runs & drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Those two things alone should help.
2007-09-12 05:58:03 · answer #8 · answered by Shortstuff13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stretch and water.
You muscles ane getting sore from being Dehydrated.
Water Water Water.
2007-09-12 06:03:12 · answer #9 · answered by Fuzzybutt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to run too and did very well. I always see people making this mistake. They run like they're jumping up and down. It adds soooo much more shock to the body. Try to run like you're gliding. Try it and you'll see the difference.
2007-09-12 06:00:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋