How not to have aches after a long walk.

The walk can be wonderful. You can feel delighted in your achievement but hobbling around the following day can render it all somewhat miserable.


Well I have a fairly simple routine for preventing this painful aftermath, so try it out and let me know how you get on.


1. Build up slowly to any major walk and start training well in advance.


2. Take breaks to stretch throughout the walk and ease out those muscles doing it gently.

3. Stretch for 10-15 minutes at the end spending the same time on each leg.


4. Lie on your back on the floor or bed and put your legs up against the wall keeping them there for at least 10 minutes and 20 or 30 if you can. This lets the lactic acid drain away.


5. Enjoy a hot bath or shower (if you don't have a bath). Treat yourself to a cup of tea, glass of wine etc when you're in the bath and reflect on your wonderful achievement.