You have completed the Marathon, then you should be proud of yourself because its a damm good achievement! Now that it's over, its time to recover!
Recovery is critical, if you do not properly recover from your marathon, you might risk getting injured.
During the marathon, your muscles, hormones, tendons, cells and almost every physiological system in your body has been pushed to the max. We've done some research and have put together some tips for you to follow during the next few days:
Days 1-3
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Avoid running or cross training
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Have a hot tub for 10-15 minutes and stretch well afterwords.
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Eat lots of fruit, carbohydrates and protein (we recommend using a protein shake filled with real food ingredients to help you recover naturally - Purition) The Carbs and protein will help repair the muscle damage while the fruits will give you a boost of vitamin C and antioxidants to help combat free radical damage and boost your immune system.
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Stretch and roll or go for a light massage to help loosen your muscles (not a deep tissue massage yet)
Days 4-7
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Go for a short and easy run for about 1-2km (only once). The focus is on promoting blood flow to the legs, not building fitness.
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Continue eating a healthy diet, start your day with a wholefood protein shake or a superfood smoothie.
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Go for a deep tissue massage, especially if you have areas that are really bothering you.
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Have a bath before bed, stretch real well and relax.
OH! and btw.. WELL DONE!
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