Race recovery tips
So, I've done some reading on this topic elsewhere, but am curious what other folks here think helps them the best the first few days after a race.
After the 1/2 on Sunday I did walk the dog a mile here, a mile there. I also took a sit in a cold bath for 5 minutes (I knew I couldn't stand ice, and I only lasted 5 minutes in the coldest bath I could draw).
Yesterday I walked a little bit and stretched, drinking up all the water I could.
Considering going for a low-key walk/jog tonight, but am still majorly stiff in my quads/hams. I'm also getting an adjustment from the chiropractor tonight - YAY!
Anyway, any tips are welcome. I don't feel too bad, but would love to know what others think helps them feel BETTER!
After the 1/2 on Sunday I did walk the dog a mile here, a mile there. I also took a sit in a cold bath for 5 minutes (I knew I couldn't stand ice, and I only lasted 5 minutes in the coldest bath I could draw).
Yesterday I walked a little bit and stretched, drinking up all the water I could.
Considering going for a low-key walk/jog tonight, but am still majorly stiff in my quads/hams. I'm also getting an adjustment from the chiropractor tonight - YAY!
Anyway, any tips are welcome. I don't feel too bad, but would love to know what others think helps them feel BETTER!
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First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
It sounds like you have done everything that I would do. I think that the cold bath is fine as a british study has shown that the cold water is just as effective as ice at speeding recovery. I might go for a short run some time. Also, a foam roller might help a bit but make sure that you roll toward the core so that the toxins can be processed by your core organs. Congrats on your soreness. You earned it!!!
Scott
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http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1303681
4 full's - 14 halves - 2 goofy's and one Mt. Washington!
I walked a lot yesterday, but still felt wicked stiff. This morning I went to the gym and rowed (suprise!!) and did the eliptical/running stride maching (i really don't know what it's called, but it's not a regular eliptical) and I feel almost 100% this afternoon. Even my knee is back to a normal size! It was definately the size of a cantalope for the past two days...
I'm planning on going running in the a.m....which is funny because Sunday afternoon I swore up and down that I was never running again. Guess that wore off pretty quick!
P/S - You should totally sign up for the Wicked Half!!!!
I'm planning on going running in the a.m....which is funny because Sunday afternoon I swore up and down that I was never running again. Guess that wore off pretty quick!
P/S - You should totally sign up for the Wicked Half!!!!
"Running has the power to change your life. It will make you fitter, healthier, even happier." ~Selene Yeager, "Let's Get Started," May 2010 issue of Runner's World
I'm looking into a few 1/2 marathons for the fall. I have a running friend in DC who wants to do one, so I'm coo rdinating with her. *fingers crossed* she likes the timing of Wicked! (or one late enough after that I could run both)
I had a nice visit with my chiropractor today. lower back needed an adjustment!
I had a nice visit with my chiropractor today. lower back needed an adjustment!
Read my blog, BARIATHLETE I run because I can.
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
Sue,
Here are some articles our coaches sent us about recovery. I found them helpful. Hopefully, you will, too.
Sharon
Here are some articles our coaches sent us about recovery. I found them helpful. Hopefully, you will, too.
Sharon
http://www.coolrunning.com/cgi-bin/moxiebin/bm_tools.cgi?pri nt=150;s=2_1;site=1
http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-238-244-255-89 57-0,00.html
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