After all the running I have put in lately I haven't been super sore after my runs, but after strength training I have been. Here is what I do to minimize my soreness.
- Protein within 30 minutes of completing my workout. A few of my go to sources are eggs, (i like them any way you can cook them) a protein shake. They have one that is peanut butter chocolate flavored!!! This has been delightful with a banana and some milk or water blended together. Cottage cheese and fruit, or greek yogurt.
- Stretch while your warm. My stretching routine always includes about 5 minutes with my handy dandy foam roller buddy. There are also a few other variations on this... a tennis ball can work wonders on muscles or bottoms of feet. Or the stick can be portable so you can take it with you anywhere.
- Same day or next day Yoga, I have a love hate with yoga, but it always helps me minimize soreness.
- Hydrate! Water and replacing electrolytes is important to keep your body functioning properly and helps keep you from cramping.
- Deep Blue, Peppermint or Aromatouch Essential oils to help with the soreness.
- ICE!!! I can't stress this enough, Ice is so great for helping especially in trouble areas. I almost always ice my knee after a run or workout. And if it is a real intense workout I will even do an ice bath. Make it through the first 2 minutes and it gets better, the initial shock of getting in is not awesome... but the awesome comes. Check out this link for some tips on Icebaths http://www.runladylike.com/2012/10/11/how-to-take-an-ice-bath/
- L-Glutamine supplements help I take them on a regular basis.
I would love to hear some of your tips for minimizing soreness, please leave me a comment and tell what you do!
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