SmartHealthToday Team
You’re trained for weeks, months, maybe even years for this day.
You know exactly what time you’re aiming for and which times you need to reach at each mile marker to get there.
You’ve planned your race day breakfast, bathroom breaks, water station stops and post-race celebration.
But what about your immediate race recovery?
Many runners assume they can stretch the same way they would after completing a long run during training and they don’t think much about which snack to grab.
SmartHealthToday has you covered, though, from race day snacks to cool down techniques.
Check out the infographic below to learn more:
And yes, we know it will be hard to avoid a post-race celebratory adult beverage, but your body will appreciate a few glasses of water much more in the long run.
Many runners don’t feel like eating much after they finish a marathon, so try to eat something that will help your body recover, but don’t overdo it or force yourself to eat a large amount. When you regain your appetite a few hours later, then you can enjoy a nice, big celebratory dinner.
For more advice check out these recovery tips:
• From Runner’s World see “How should I recover post-marathon?” and “Post-run recovery tips.”
• From Active.com see “After the race.”
You can also check out tips from St. Elizabeth Healthcare’s athletic trainers by clicking the button below.
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