328: Understanding and Managing Running Discomfort: Fatigue, Soreness and Pain

Feeling fatigued, sore, or experiencing pain after a run? You're certainly not alone. On today's Real Life Runners podcast, we're diving into understanding these discomforts and how to manage them for a better running experience. We break down the difference between fatigue, soreness and pain and discuss how recognizing these signals can help in making informed decisions about your running progression. We're all about effort-based training and believe that while running should be comfortable most of the time, embracing discomfort can lead to progress.It’s easy to ignore fatigue, but we share how to recognize when your body is crying out for more rest and recovery. We also explain how fatigue can manifest as an aching or burning sensation during a run. We then navigate through the topic of muscle soreness and stiffness, offering practical tips on staying active to alleviate discomfort. We clarify the difference between stiffness and soreness and the role of post-run recovery in reducing them. We also discuss how to encourage your body’s natural repair process. Lastly, we explore when discomfort might signal a serious injury and when it's okay to push through. So tune in for an episode jam-packed with insights, tips, and advice to boost your running journey. Remember, understanding your body is the first step towards a more effective and enjoyable running experience. Thanks for Listening!!Be sure to hit FOLLOW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player Leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one! Grab your free Strength Guide for Runners here. Interested in our coaching program? Check out our coaching options here. Grab your free copy of the Running Snapshot by clicking here. Come find us on Instagram and say hi! Don't forget: The information on this website is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or to provide medical advice. It is intended for general education in the areas of health and wellness. All information contained in this site is intended to be educational in nature. Nothing should be considered medical advice for your specific situation.

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Angie and Kevin Brown are here to help real life runners to improve their running and their life through conversations about training, mindset, nutrition, health and wellness, family, and all the crazy things that life throws at us.  The lessons that we learn from running can carry over into all aspects of our life, and we are here to explore those connections through current research, our experiences, and stories from real people out on the roads and trails, so that you can become a physically and mentally stronger runner and achieve the goals that matter to you. We are Kevin and Angie Brown, husband and wife, mom and dad, coaches, and runners. Angie holds her doctorate degree in physical therapy and uses running as part of her integrated fitness routine. Kevin is a marathoner who has been coaching runners for over a decade.  Together, we want to help make running more accessible to more people, so that more people can gain the benefits of being a Real Life Runner.