I didn't know you could hurt there

In the last week I've discovered that it's possible to hurt places that I didn't know there were muscle groups. My shins, for example. 

In the past month, I've logged 50 miles - mostly uphill because I like to walk on the "random" setting - and burned a few thousand calories. I feel as though I've pushed my body to the limit, wrung it out and done it all over again. 

Any time I've felt as though the aches, pains, sweat and strain is too great to continue, it's easy to find the inspiration: This ain't nothin' compared to radiation therapy. 

I've found that some light stretching, yoga, and a diet rich in bananas and vitamins has helped with the stiff muscles. What do you more fitness-minded folk suggest for battling the bruising? 

Here's wishing you good health and lots of love,

Regan