Symptoms from having varicose veins can vary.

For some they can develop aching legs after running or heavy exercises on their legs. It is important to note that muscle soreness and the aching of varicose veins are very different.

The aching related to varicose veins tend to be after you have been on your feet for long and usually at the end of the day. It often feels better in the morning after sleeping as the pressure is out of the veins.

If you have varicose veins and exercise or run a lot and have achy legs afterwards. It could be your veins.