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Marah
Marah
When I first started running, I would be sore just about every time I ran, and be sore for a while, like a couple of days. Well, I have been steadily increasing the distance, have started working on speed some, and now I am rarely sore at all, like ever. I mean, I ran for over 2 hours on Monday, half hour on wed. and an hour on Thurs. I did strength training and "core work" on the other days. Shouldn't I be sore? Is this normal, or am I a slouch. I feel like I am working hard during the workout, but as soon as I finish and stretch, the soreness is gone. Is this normal?
deleted_user
deleted_user
That is good.

It will get less and less as the body gets use to it.

If you try a different exercise then different muscles will work and they will get sore.

I walk/jog and now I am never sore...but I just threw in an aerobic activity called boot camp and it's the second day and I HURT.

You body gets use to using those muscles so you are getting in shape.
Marah
Marah
So, Is this a good thing?
Fiddler
Fiddler
If you're talking about muscle soreness, then yes, this is a good thing.

My trainer has me change my workout volume from time to time to prevent reaching a plateau in my training. Every time we make the switch my first workout leaves me sore for days. The next one not so much.

I find the same thing when I'm increasing my distances on the bike. The first ride at longer mileage leaves me more sore than subsequent rides.
Marah
Marah
Okay, it gets weirder. Today, I ran for 30 minutes, just under 3 miles. For most people this would be nothing I am sure, but for me, a lot. And I am not tired at all, my legs aren't sore at all. I feel really good. Incredibly good.
Better than sex good. Is this normal?
Fiddler
Fiddler
Yes, also normal. It means that your body is releasing endorphins, which make you feel good.

When I'm on a bike ride my friends can tell when mine have started flowing because I get really happy and start telling really SILLY jokes. Puns. Tons of Puns. They just roll their eyes and tell me to put it in a higher gear.

So I do and it shuts me up - and I feel really good.
deleted_user
deleted_user
excersizing releases endorphins, endorphins released while running are similar to certain opiates, including those used to treat brain injuries. RUN,RUN,RUN
deleted_user
deleted_user
Are you feeling like you can run or workout longer? If so, maybe your body is responding faster and adapting to the workouts better than you thought. You can probably push yourself a little harder, maybe longer or run a little faster, depending on your personal goals.

You are lucky if you arent getting sore from the running. I am not a fan of running at all. Not that it isn't a good workout, I just prefer aerobics for cardio and weight lifting as well as some yoga.

What are you doing for "strength training"?