Thought this topic is timely since many of our runners on a Lydiard plan have entered the anaerobic phase where they are doing higher intensity interval sessions. Generally after the first session some soreness pops up.
When Soreness is Actually Injury
Muscles have been called upon that haven't been used in awhile, some mild fiber damage may have occurred. Is it a injury or just normal soreness after a hard paced workout? Shown here is a excellent guide found in "The Athletes Guide to Recovery by Sage Roundtree, 2011".
Warning Signs to Watch For
The key takeaways that indicate normal soreness are: Its on both sides of your body, shows up after a workout intensity change, gets better as you warmup and with each day and really important; you aren't favoring anything biomechanically. The flip side of warning signs, take a quick read and consider these.
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