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To recover is the time for the body repair itself. “Proper recovery can help: Avoid injuries like strained tendons or stress fractures, Reduce soreness in the legs after running, and Improve overall performance.”
Here is what I do to recover from my runs:
• Drink a Fairlife protein shake. It has 30 grams of protein and is delicious. I drink one everyday.
• Massage gun. This feels good after a good run. Sometimes it hurts too but I know it is helping my recovery.
• A walk. This used to be the last thing I wanted to do but I’ve found that it speeds up my recovery. I remember a few years ago I ran the Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans Marathon and was very sore afterwards. I walked back to the hotel (about one mile) and wasn’t too sore the next day.
• Drink water. Sometimes I am very thirsty and I drink a couple of glasses after a run. I like Nuun to replenish electrolytes and prevent muscle cramps.
• Sleep. I am exhausted after my long run. Saturday is also when I do laundry so as soon as I get that done, I have lunch, and then take a nap. My cats also know when I am tired.
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All great ideas. We will need them as we train for that marathon.
I agree.