Walked a marathon 2 days ago and am super sore, natural remedies?

[Zendrya]

On Friday I walked a marathon for 8 hours straight. Then, yesterday I had a dance recital. My whole body aches but mostly my ankles. If my ankles were better I'd be alright. I am hobbling everywhere. Anyway, I was wondering if anyone had natural remedies (so no meds) on how to alleviate the pain a bit. Thanks

[Hans222]

I know the feeling, I also used to walk long distances. Every week end I would do 30 km (18 miles) and a few times a year about 40 or so.
One time I've even done 60 km.
And indeed, for a day or 2 after 40 or more km walks, I was soar too.
One thing you can do: if you have a home trainer (otherwise take your bike) is to cycle a short distance, using a small gear. That will relax your muscles. No big effort, just moving. And if you can, take a good warm bath afterwards :-)
It won't do miracles, but it helps...

[Zendrya]

I'm actually not that active... that is why I am so sore. When I started walking I didn't intend to watch that much. I don't have either of those things :p but thank you

[Hans222]

Try laying down on your back and making a cycling movement with your legs above you. Just for a minute or 3 to 4... you know, sometimes we must help ourself with what we have :D

[Zendrya]

alright thanks :)

[Hans222]

Thanks for the most helpful :D

[shyguy227]

Going for warm bath/shower
Trigger point therapy ( rolling your base of the foot on hand ball or foam roller)
Static stretches
Pure rest as in off your feet

[Zendrya]

Thanks. Being off my feet is pretty impossible with school though :p

[shyguy227]

well if you can then try to minimize time on feet at least

[Climber]

Depends what is wrong. If it is just sore muscles, use heat. If its overloaded tendons or joints, use ice. And rest, rest, rest.

[Zendrya]

I think it is just sore muscles. Thanks so much!

[adamski24]

I nice hot bath in muscle soak.
Next time you run or walk a marathon to put Vaseline on your joints and olive oil on your nipples. I'm surprised no one told you that.
That's what the pro's do.

[Zendrya]

I feel like olive oil on my nipples will have no affect on my body pain... and I never intended on walking a marathon... it just happened but thanks

[adamski24]

For the next before the run not now to help with the pain.

[Zendrya]

Ya but my nipples have nothing to do with walking

[adamski24]

The rubbing on you t-shirt

[adamski24]

Bra as you walk

[nygiantsfan]

I nice hot bath in muscle soak.
Next time you run or walk a marathon to put Vaseline on your joints and olive oil on your nipples. I'm surprised no one told you that.
That's what the pro's do.

[Zendrya]

Why did you just copy and paste?

[nygiantsfan]

copy and paste what?

[Zendrya]

You wrote the exact same answer that @Hans222

[nygiantsfan]

Oh I didn't realize that

[Zendrya]

You must have it is identical @nygiantsfan

[safeplace]

Epson salt baths, plenty of water and gentle stretching, massage relaxation

[Zendrya]

Thank you :)

[rgb008]

Ice and keeping weight off your ankles.

[Zendrya]

Thanks :)

[Not_Helping]

A hot bath.

[Zendrya]

Thank you :)