Is it okay for track runners to take Tylenol or aspirin?

Question

I'm a high school distance runner, and now we are doing the season's hardest workouts, because track will be over soon.

I've been so SORE lately, and I'm fairly sure it's not an injury.

Icing my legs doesn't seem to benefit me too much.

Is it okay if I take Tylenol to help with the pain in my legs? Will it actually help?

Answer 1

yes u can it is not crime and legal

Answer 2

NO! thats basically giveing into a problem. just strech and drink lots of watter

Answer 3

of course its okay. thats what its for

Answer 4

It's okay, but it's a temporary fix. Be sure to tell your coach that you're sore, what you've been doing, and where it hurts... If he/she has two brain cells to rub together, he'll tell you to take it easy.

Make sure you're eating enough proteins and the right kinds of carbs (whole wheat, brown rice, etc) so that your muscles have the fuel (carbs) to work and the materials (protein) to rebuild at night.

Also be certain that you stretch out *really* well. You might want to consider doing some yoga (I know, probably would be difficult to fit into you're already busy schedule, but a thought).

Answer 5

yes.  depends on how much.  try not to take more than 8 in a day, preferrably less.

do you have access to a hot tub with "whirl pool" function?  DO THAT frequently.

Answer 6

u culd try it, but u might want to watch it cause tylenol can sometimes upset ur stomach while u r running. it culd help, but u culd also try ib-profien, i think thats what its called. that usually works really well and alot of my teammates use it be4 races.

my best advice wuld be to stretch! it takes a while for stretching to really take affect, but it makes u feel tons bettr. besides, it always makes me feel good when i can touch my toes when stretching (im terribly at stretching) good luck!