Run after Race
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SueR posted 1 year ago.
I usually swim the day after a run or bike race. I did a ten k yesterday, took an ice bath, and hit the gym this morning with the plan to swim tonite. It wasn't my A race, but I like to do something the day after to prevent excess second day soreness. That being said, I know what my legs like because I have tried different things. Give it a shot and know for the next time!
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jsk85 posted 1 year ago.
I usually try and get either a flat and easy bike ride in, or go ride the recumbent at the gym after a running race. It's the only time I use the exercise bikes at the gym, but I find the really easy non-impact motion loosens the legs up without any pain and minimal chance of injuring the already tired legs.
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jhudalla posted 1 year ago.
jsk85 wrote:
I usually try and get either a flat and easy bike ride in, or go ride the recumbent at the gym after a running race. It's the only time I use the exercise bikes at the gym, but I find the really easy non-impact motion loosens the legs up without any pain and minimal chance of injuring the already tired legs.
+1
For anything longer than a 10k.
Weary is the path that does not challenge.
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tri-ac posted 1 year ago.
joe bonness supposedly does
i wouldn't, though, because i don't have the constitution that he does
cycling or swimming might be better for the body
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lala2021 posted 1 year ago.
My coach has me do easy spinning on the trainer for 30min or more the day after a marathon.
It helps release the lactic acid that has built up in your legs.
Glorify God in your body!
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Anton posted 1 year ago.
Just an easy spin or swim...
"A little nonsense now and then is cherished by the wisest men."
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jnrice posted 1 year ago.
just make sure I keep moving and don't sit on a couch all day. If I have time and my body allows I do go for an easy workout.
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cayman posted 1 year ago.
always go for a run the day after. I find it keeps my legs from locking up and gets me back on the road sooner, but then, that's just what works for me; marathon this past Saturday, 7 mile run yesterday. If I'm in town the day after a race I'll usually hit the pool first to help loosen things up before going out.
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Tamara posted 1 year ago.
I know people do it, but my understanding is that not running the day after a hard race (esp a longer distance event, not necessarily a 5K), is that you need to let your muscles heal all those microtears. It's like not lifting weights two days in a row, allow time for the healing both to get stronger in the long term and to avoid doing damage.
In my marathon days, before I took up tris and had a bike or pool membership, I'd take long walks and stretch the day or two after races. Now I'll still walk or else do an easy swim or bike or even yoga. It's definitely good to move and flush some of the lactic acid, but do so in a way that doesn't put more stress on your already damaged muscles.
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beads1985 posted 1 year ago.
It depends on how I feel. If I feel great than I get out and do some easy miles.
If I am feeling a little beat up, I take it easy and see what I am up for.
Sometimes that means just an easy walk or swim.
'Nothing to it, but to do it!'
Does anyone else here run the day following a race - of any discipline or distance?
I just ran the local trail race series yesterday and ran this am. I have done this for years but am wondering if a day off on the legs may not be better.
Race was only 5.5 miles