Running is a routine for many, but when faced with sore legs, the decision to hit the pavement becomes a real dilemma. In this guide, we aim to cut through the confusion surrounding running with sore legs.
What should you do? Running on tired legs is part of endurance training, but there are signals that let you know when it’s a good thing and when you’ve done too much.
There’s a lot of information out there and it can be hard to decide what’s best for your body on any given day. As a running coach, a lot of what I do is help athletes know when it’s ok to keep pushing and when we should take extra rest.
Hopefully this article will help you know how to better read those signals and decide when to rest, when to modify and when to keep going with your training.
There are benefits to continuing to move even when sore, which may mean modifications to your planned training session. And it absolutely means exploring the reasons behind your soreness.
All right, break down the factors involved, weigh the pros and cons, and provide practical insights for runners grappling with the common question: should you keep running when your legs are sore? Let’s dive into the practicalities and realities of this decision, exploring how it impacts your body and your overall running…
