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I just auditioned for track and the next day my legs hurt i know it's normal but how long till it goes away and how can i speed it up. and what causes?
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Lactic acid: Muscle soreness post exercise is caused by buildup of lactic acid. Depending on what kind of shape you are in and how much exercise you did, this can take up to a week to resolve.
Answered 7/31/2013
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