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Recovery

Please keep the following in mind for better marathon workout recovery. Remember it is when we recover that we get stronger. The workouts tear down our muscles while the recovery strengthens them even more:

1. Stretch right after your workout when your muscles are warm and limber.
2. Hydrate within the first 15 minutes after your workout and continue all day until you are well hydrated again.
3. Recent research has shown that it is even more beneficial during your first 15 minutes after a workout to hydrate with some carbs and proteins, like Accelerade or Endurox.
4. After a very long or hard workout it is beneficial to rest the next day or cross-train.
5. More sleep may be necessary during periods of increased mileage.
6. Stick to the hard/easy rule, as the easy days will allow you to recover better from your long or hard workouts.
7. For overly sore or tight muscles a message is beneficial, so is an extra few days of rest!