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Sore Quads
So has anyone noticed that their quads tend to be more sore than they were when they were younger?
I've noticed lately that my quads are always slightly sore. Nothing significant, but I don't remember having constantly sore quads when I was in my 40s, even though I was definitely doing more climbing back then.
I've noticed lately that my quads are always slightly sore. Nothing significant, but I don't remember having constantly sore quads when I was in my 40s, even though I was definitely doing more climbing back then.
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Ayup. Without rest dayS they can ache. Climbing a couple of flights of stairs really highlights (Low-lights?) the issue when getting near the top. Can’t say that post ride stretching helps. The only way they stopped aching was to take a few involuntary days off. Aching not true of hams or calves.
I still get a kick out of feeling like I have inflated feeling quads after a workout, but there is far less mass these days.
I still get a kick out of feeling like I have inflated feeling quads after a workout, but there is far less mass these days.
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I do a weekly power hike of ~16 miles at a decent pace first 8 slight uphill then 8 back slight down hill. generally the day after I might have a bit of soreness in my calves but nothing out of the ordinary. even after doing a longer effort (for me) bike ride I don't really have any lingering soreness. Maybe if I pushed it harder maybe but so far knock on wood pretty pain free at 65yoa. I have found that before I do a hard hike or bike I usually take 3 ibuprofen and then maybe 2before I go to bed after a harder day keeps the soreness away. Are you saying quads are sorer after working out or just routinely sore? I don't think if the later that is normal. I did this hike yesterday and today my quads have zero soreness. my right calve muscle is a little tight but I wore heavier footwear than normal as i thought it might be snow on the trail. I usually wear lightweight trail running shoes and I wore my keen hiking boots yesterday so that is probably why.
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You need to let your quads heal.
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More soreness than in your younger years?
Always a bit sore, but I ride just about every day. If they're really sore, I ride easy.
But isn't some amount of soreness acceptable?
Always a bit sore, but I ride just about every day. If they're really sore, I ride easy.
But isn't some amount of soreness acceptable?
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seems odd they would always be sore but maybe not, if you are pushing hard most days that would explain things and even if not I suppose we all recover differently. I work out almost every day either cycling, walking or power hiking sometimes both in the same day and I am pretty fat and my quads are rarely sore (nor any other muscle group for that matter). If you looked at me I do not look like I could walk a mile or ride 10. I guess I am kind of a genetic freak, short and fat with decent endurance.
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I was going to suggest drinking a couple of beers.....that works for me but I do like pineapple on my pizza. I like Kiwi too but always scratchy going down, wish they would figure a way to make them softer on the outside....
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During my younger years I would experience total body exhaustion, but I was not up on training and the importance of rest/building - so I would wear myself out, over and over and then catch numerous colds. Don’t quite remember quad focused issues.
What I DO notice now is that on rides longer than 2 or 3 hours, if I am not fueling regularly, my quads get sore. It’s like my gas gauge is hitting E. Getting carbs in quickly then helps and can resolve. Just this summer, I have been using SKRATCH recovery drink post hard rides and have found it does make a difference.
What I DO notice now is that on rides longer than 2 or 3 hours, if I am not fueling regularly, my quads get sore. It’s like my gas gauge is hitting E. Getting carbs in quickly then helps and can resolve. Just this summer, I have been using SKRATCH recovery drink post hard rides and have found it does make a difference.
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40 years ago my quads ached a lot during soccer season. Now that I'm not playing soccer, they hurt after a long/steep/hard ride, but it usually goes away quicker than a soccer season.
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You don't eat the skin on a Kiwi.. Just spoon the flesh out.
Having said that, I love pineapple on pizza.
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Quads hurt? Really? No kidding? Back when I was your age, if my quads hurt all week but I could still walk fine, I knew my midweek work was just right. Then I'd take 1 day off before the group killer fest. I'm gradually working my way back into it, and I'm just getting to the stage when I can still do stuff with sore quads. Earlier in the process that was a show-stopper. I do remember my quads not being sore when I was young, but maybe that's just because I never worked to my potential. I go more by HR than by feel. I watch the numbers. I know, numbers aren't that popular with everyone, but I think science matters. Then there's that whole other thing about why stress yourself, but you obviously aren't limited by that philosophy.
Yesterday was a gym day, pulling day, and my quads are sore even though I didn't work them, but everything in the gym involves quads some how. I'll go out this afternoon and see what they can do. I think you're doing it right.
I usually don't take NSAIDs. Inflammation is how we heal. I will take them for tendon issues. Swollen tendon sheaths really need to be calmed down or one will get injured tendons.
Yesterday was a gym day, pulling day, and my quads are sore even though I didn't work them, but everything in the gym involves quads some how. I'll go out this afternoon and see what they can do. I think you're doing it right.
I usually don't take NSAIDs. Inflammation is how we heal. I will take them for tendon issues. Swollen tendon sheaths really need to be calmed down or one will get injured tendons.
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So has anyone noticed that their quads tend to be more sore than they were when they were younger?
I've noticed lately that my quads are always slightly sore. Nothing significant, but I don't remember having constantly sore quads when I was in my 40s, even though I was definitely doing more climbing back then.
I've noticed lately that my quads are always slightly sore. Nothing significant, but I don't remember having constantly sore quads when I was in my 40s, even though I was definitely doing more climbing back then.
Taking an HMB supplement has seemed to help a bit.
https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/v...s-recent-study
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Because of asymmetry and past injuries I tend to overwork the left leg. When I overdo it the left quad gets more sore than the right and it doesn't recover like it used to or like the right one does. Even in my 50s I could recover with a couple days off. Now, if it's really sore 2 days isn't enough but I still go.
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While I'm 62 now, I've only been riding 4+ years. So, I don't have the younger years to compare to other than as a kid on my Stingray. I think the general consensus is that it takes longer to recover as we get older. I mostly ride every other day. Legs may be just a bit sore the day after a high intensity or long endurance ride. No pain by the next riding day. Though no pain doesn't mean no fatigue.
Not that you asked about doing something about it, but common sense suggests, taking it easy until the legs stop hurting. I agree with "late", let them heal. Pain usually means something needs to heal or at least recover. Possibly look into best practices for recovery. Also, maybe be sure to make the next ride after a hard ride easier. Not saying a true recovery ride, but just shorter and lower intensity.
Not that you asked about doing something about it, but common sense suggests, taking it easy until the legs stop hurting. I agree with "late", let them heal. Pain usually means something needs to heal or at least recover. Possibly look into best practices for recovery. Also, maybe be sure to make the next ride after a hard ride easier. Not saying a true recovery ride, but just shorter and lower intensity.
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Another HMB consumer, 3g/day, 1 before, 1 after, 1 three or so hours later, usually with dinner. Big help.
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I noticed in my 60's dramatically increased quad soreness when Mashing on my rides.
Compression leggings will help with the soreness.
Compression leggings will help with the soreness.
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So has anyone noticed that their quads tend to be more sore than they were when they were younger?
I've noticed lately that my quads are always slightly sore. Nothing significant, but I don't remember having constantly sore quads when I was in my 40s, even though I was definitely doing more climbing back then.
I've noticed lately that my quads are always slightly sore. Nothing significant, but I don't remember having constantly sore quads when I was in my 40s, even though I was definitely doing more climbing back then.
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As I got older, I noticed that it took longer for the soreness to set in. Now it's about 48 hours, younger it was about 24 hours. And it lasts longer now.
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For the time being, if I'm particularly sore, I'll do a flat ride without sprints.
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Yes. I'm 52 and started noticing it 2 years ago. Did not have the issue in my 40's.
Taking an HMB supplement has seemed to help a bit.
https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/v...s-recent-study
Taking an HMB supplement has seemed to help a bit.
https://www.nutritionaloutlook.com/v...s-recent-study
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