How to Run When Sore: A Runner’s Guide to Managing Muscle Pain
Posted on May 06, 2025 under running | No CommentEver woken up the day after a run feeling like your legs got into a fight with a weightlifting rack? That achy, can’t-walk-down-stairs feeling is something every runner knows intimately. But here’s the plot twist: sometimes running through that soreness isn’t just okay – it might actually help you recover faster.
As someone who’s logged thousands of miles (and countless sore mornings), I’ve learned that not all muscle pain is created equal. Understanding when to lace up despite the aches and when to give your body a break can be the difference between becoming a stronger runner and ending up sidelined with an injury.
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