Muscle soreness is a universal experience for runners. But how do you know what degree of soreness is normal? How to you manage muscle soreness so you can keep training?

We answer those questions and more in this episode! Topics include: 

Further reading: 

https://lauranorrisrunning.com/should-you-run-if-your-legs-are-sore/

https://www.runtothefinish.com/sore-muscles/

https://www.runtothefinish.com/run-with-sore-legs/

https://lauranorrisrunning.com/best-protein-powders-for-runners/

https://lauranorrisrunning.com/fueling-on-your-runs/

https://www.runtothefinish.com/running-recovery-tools/

https://lauranorrisrunning.com/massage-gun-worth-it/

We also answered a listener question on VO2max testing. Laura mentioned a threshold field test - here’s how to do that: https://lauranorrisrunning.com/lactate-threshold-test/

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This episode is sponsored by the Run to the Finish Run Club! Use the code treadlightly to save $50 on a one-year subscription. The Virtual Run Club gives you access to running plans from both Laura and Amanda, strength training workouts, sport nutrition guidance, and more! You can sign up here: https://www.runtothefinish.com/online-running-group/

References: 

Antonio, J., Kalman, D., Stout, J., Greenwood, M., Willoughby, D., and Haff, G. (2008). Essentials of sport nutrition and supplements. Humana Press. 

Housh, T. J., Housh, D. J., and DeVries, H. A. (2016). Applied exercise and sport physiology with labs (4th ed.). Holcomb Hathaway.