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Race recovery and beyond

Race day:

  • Drink several cups of water or sports drink. Walk a little, if you can, to let those muscles cool down. Do gentle stretching. Eat some simple carbohydrates, whether you feel like it or not.

After race day:

  • Take at least a week off before resuming any kind of regular running schedule.
  • Get plenty of sleep. Eat well-balanced meals. Take care of any injuries or ailments you may have developed during the race.

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