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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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