Recovery
Here Are 10 Quick Tips:
- Hydrate as soon after your run as possible with Gatorade or an electrolyte drink
- Stretch major muscle groups and anything that is sore or tight. Roll out any nagging injuries or problem areas.
- Eat a small meal that contains a 4 to 1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein
- Take an ice bath or epsom salt soak
- RICE- rest, ice, compression, elevation
- Acupuncture for stress relief, muscle recovery and injury prevention
- Chiropractic for alignment and injury prevention, or correction
- Physical Therapy to isolate weak muscles, injury care
- Massage for sore and tight muscles
- Get plenty of sleep