Wednesday was a day I dreaded almost like the plague. Repeats of 3 1600 meter runs at 7:00 mpm with 800 meter recoveries just didn't sound like any fun at all. The run livd up to my expectations -- I did it but it was a pain, literally. I have been so sore for the last 2 days. Today's 5 miler at a slower pace helped but, still.
Now, though, I know why I get so sore even after 4+ years of consistent running. Check out this blog:
Muscles Do Hurt More Than When You Were In High School - Here’s Why
Here's the article that gives a bit more scientific explanation. The key concept is ...as we age, the lines of communication to the stem cells of our muscles deteriorate and, without the full instructions, it takes longer for injured muscles to heal.:
ScienceDaily: Why Aging Muscles Heal Poorly
Now I know and I can complain and groan and moan with scientific justification -- it gives me some credibility. :-)
Run well, y'all,
Bob
2 comments:
What were the muscles of those guys in the Old Testament like?? (The ones who were 300+ years old...)
If they ran, they were probably more sore than I am! :)
Bob
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