06/05/2022
What kind of recovery is best?
One of the benefits of consistently working out and running is knowing what your body needs.
I completed a 52 mile relay yesterday with 5 friends. What does that look like? Up at 5 am, drive 45 min to race start, jump in an out of the car 12 times, travel 52 miles, run 2x (4.6 miles at 8:03 pace in 71° and 4.1 miles at 8:34 pace 3 hours later in 68° and 71% humidity), for a total of about 8 hours.
My recovery? Stretch, foam roll, and massage last night. Foam roll, 5K shakeout at 8:45 pace, and stretch, and hot tub soak today. Of course, proper nutrition and hydration are critical.
There is no one right way to recover. It depends on the person. Want me to help you figure out your best recovery method(s)?