If i got for a run over about 8 miles or so, the next day my legs will be as stiff as hell and they will continue to be so for quite a few days afterwards, preventing me going for runs.
I stretch after my runs and i generally run at a constant pace (not out-doing myself) so im doing all i can to help them recover.
I have a bath with muscle soak after my runs and have a electrolite drink when i get back. And i generally have something decent to eat.
Im a young fit lad of 18 and this shouldnt be happening to me.
Ive heard that taking protein drinks help recovery, and even compression socks to be worn the next day after your run.
Can anybody help me here, because im trying to run every other day and run over 20 miles a week minumum and at the moment my recovery is preventing this!