Javelin Throwing And Rugby

[Jaffa]

Hi every one! This is my first season of javelin throwing and despite the lack of progress in distance , i am thoroughly enjoying it. Apart from athletics i am also a keen rugby player, and now that the rugby season is underway it is staring to interfere with my javelin schedule. After a long strenuos rugby match, i feel weak and tired and then very sore the morning after especially in my trapz, shoulders and triceps. I remain sore after for about 3-4 days which usually overlaps with javelin training days and competitions, which i feel is affecting my performance. Could anyone give me any advice on how to minimize recovery time, and if exercising sore muscles bad for you?

[woff]

Hi jaffa,
The throwing season will be finished in the next week or so which will mean the need to throw will not be necessary fro a number of months. This should aid the problem. In general, rugby training is supportive of the general requirements of throwing. I would suggest that you may not be warming down effectively after games if you are that sore To early into the bar ;D ;D ;D
If you can get to a good sports massage therapist then good quality massage can really help. Look on the LSSM (London School of Sports Massage) site to find a therapist near you. - they are the best trained in the bisiness. good luck

[Jaffa]

Thanks 4 the advice , i'll pay more attention to warming down after games in the future, and maybe try the massage therapist aswell... if my mother approves that is !(i'm only 14!) lol!