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Sore calfs after mountain climb

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  • October 12, 2015 at 11:08 pm #24915
    Leviathan

    On Saturday I cycled from Manchester to Edale and then climbed (without my bike) Grindsbrook with some friends. They took the train there, but I cycled (to make it epic) In total it was 1,126m climbing by bike and foot, so I am claiming it counts as a mountain. đŸ˜€ However I am now suffering the hang over. It is now 48 ours later and my calves are very tender. I admit I don’t go walking to often or combine it with riding. I recently did the Manchester 100k and was absolutely fine the next day. I know it will get better for the weekend but wonder if anyone has any tips for shaking off muscle strain. A nice hot bath would be great but I only have a shower.

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  • October 13, 2015 at 6:28 am #861733
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    CXR94Di2

    You are suffering Doms
    You are suffering Doms (delayed onset muscle soreness) The soreness starts usually the next day with day 2 being the worst for very sore muscles. Relief is gentle massage, water bottle for warmth. Keep moving so stiffness wears off earlier. Can take upto a week to clear.

    I usually get it from squats. I remember doing a squat workout after a layoff I literally couldn’t walk up or down stairs.

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