Cure for aching muscles

been playing loads of football/sport for the last week or so and my muscles ache like fuk today...I need to get on the road tomorrow to get back on track for my preparation for my marathon next week...I have not run for 2 weeks

thing is, I am aching all over..is there a cure/tips to get past this...quickly,?

ice bath

Deep Heat or massage by a pretty blonde Swedish girl.

Sauna.

Stop W@nking

Just realised its in the lounge. Those heat pads are quite good. Get them from Boots or Tesco's.

Are you down plymouth way at the moment? I can put you in touch with my rugby club physio if you want?

All the things mentioned above plus loads of hot tea. It'll sweat out what is causing the muscles to ache.

Gentle swimming. Won't overstress the muscles, yet will support and exercise them. Don't overdo it, or you'll be aching again.

Voltarol cream is good if you're feeling it most in a specific place.

Ibuprofen take after exercise and before you go to bed, then heh presto no pain in morning, have used this over the years when training for marathons

Next time make sure you do a cool down and plenty of stretches.

Also stick a pillow under your feet when lying down.

I found muscle soak and a warm bath was quite helpful when training for a marathon. You mentioned getting back on the road ahead of a marathon next week: from my own experience (and I don't claim to have anything else to support this) I'd say ease right off now and let yourself recover as best you can. I put in 5 miles 8 days before doing the 26 and did as close as I could to nothing in between. It was my first though - no idea if it's yours too, or what your general fitness level is. It's all very individual...

Oh and good luck, in the event you need any...

You don't need help. you are young and full of muscle.

been playing loads of football/sport for the last week or so and my muscles ache like fuk today......I have not run for 2 weeks

 

That is quite impressive being able to play lots of football and other sports without running

Seriously I'd agree with pretty much all the above though playing other sports so close to running a marathon would not be my ideal preparation. Perrsonally I think you should put in at least one 16+ mile training run though no need to run the full 26 miles until the day. However, I do agree with Quickfire Double that at this point you need to be taking it easy though if possible I'd still put in a few gentle runs until 2-3 days before, no need to go at any great pace but just stretch your muscles.

Depending on your training/level of fitness then it is clearly sensible to run at a comfortable pace, if there are a lot taking part I'd start at the back to avoid those who go off at a crazy pace. There are always some !

Good luck !