2 posts tagged “sore muscles”

As in, my muscles are on strike.  For some reason, my arches and calves were super angry at me this morning and it didn't ease up.  I haven't worn heels, I did not differ from my normal workout, and I also did not do anything that I can imagine would make them rebel.  So, I took today off.  Despite REALLY wanting to go for a run because I do not want an injury.  C'est la vie mon ami.  We shall see how tomorrow goes.

Unrelated: Does anyone know of a really intense ab workout?  My normal ones are getting too easy.

Stick

I had a fabulous run yesterday but today my muscles all feel like one gigantic knot.  My calves are so tight that it looks like they are ridiculously sculpted when "relaxed."  The girly part of me wants to throw on a dress and pumps and walk around town like this.  However, that's probably not too conducive to getting them untangled and feeling better.  It's almost like when I had shin splints but not anywhere near as painful.  Add to the list: neck, shoulder, and back muscles all in a rage and you have a recipe for one cranky feeling moi. 

No room is in the budget for a massage so any recommendations?  I've done a hot bath with epsoms, and some flexibility and stretching moves.  Does anyone have experience with "The Stick?"  or foam rollers, or any other device meant to help?