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MANHATTAN

Apr29

Recovering Post-Marathon

I still feel like I am getting back into the groove post-Boston. You may have noticed that my posting schedule has been a bit off and I apologize. I will be back on schedule…eventually!

I wanted to check in with a quick recap of last week’s “training” which just consisted of 3 races and literally nothing else and also take a look at what I have been doing to recover from the race.

LAST WEEK’S “TRAINING”

MONDAY – BOSTON MARATHON – 42. 2 KM
TUESDAY- REST
WEDNESDAY – REST
THURSDAY – GYM SESSION – WEIGHTS AND CYCLING 1 HR
FRIDAY – REST
SATURDAY – 11 KM TRAIL RACE 
SUNDAY- 40 KM BIKE RACE

I will do a bit of a recap on Friday on both races but I managed to manoeuvre them injury-free and am taking a very light training week this week.

Other things I am doing to ensure that I am fully recovered?

Kalaya Pain Relief Rub – Uhhh. This stuff though. Goodness Me! had sent me a couple bottles in anticipation of my marathon and I have been using it like crazy. Not only that, but it is Canadian-made in my city which makes me even prouder to support them. I put this on my legs after a shower or bath and it cools it down so effectively I was almost alarmed the first time I used it. I am so excited to have added this to my arsenal of marathon recovery products.

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Genuine Health Joint Care – I am loving this for pain relief and muscle repair. I find that it helped take the edge off during the initial few days post marathon when everything kind of hurt.

CEP

 

CEP Compression Socks – I would explain why, but head over to their site and check out their home page. I wrote an article for them on why I use them for recovery.

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Epson Salts – I pour a scoop of Epson Salts into a steaming hot bath and sit for 15 minutes. I drain the water and refill with ice cold water to flush out my muscles. I sit for another 5 minutes and then I am done! I cap this off with the Kalaya rub.

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Genuine Health Bone Builder – I got hooked on this flavour following my recovery from stress fractures but I have been using it non-stop during marathon recovery for additional antioxidants. I am loading up on my greens and veggies for anti-inflammatory effects.

Other things I am doing? Lots of stretching and foam rolling. Oh, and I have found my way into a jar of Nutella.

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How do you recover from big races?

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Filed Under: Favourites, Lifestyle, Top PostsTagged With: Boston Marathon, CEP Compression, Genuine Health, Goodness Me!, Jessica Kuepfer, Kalaya, nutellaApril 29, 2015

Comments

  1. Suzy says

    April 29, 2015 at 9:45 am

    I rub Nutella on my body too! Ha ha… kidding. But omg I love that stuff, so it’s def crossed my mind. I can’t believe you did all those races last week. You’re a BAMF beast! Love it.

    Reply
    • lacesandlattes says

      April 29, 2015 at 8:59 pm

      Haha. I never thought of rubbing it on my body. Best idea EVER.

      Reply
  2. Beth @ RUNNING around my kitchen says

    April 29, 2015 at 10:35 am

    I love Epsom salt baths – they are my favorite way to recover! I use compression socks too, but the other things you mentioned are new to me – thanks for sharing! And two races the weekend after Boston, you go girl!

    Reply
    • lacesandlattes says

      April 29, 2015 at 8:59 pm

      Thanks Beth. I can’t decide if it was the best or worst idea ever..

      Reply
  3. Jen @ Pretty Little Grub says

    April 29, 2015 at 3:01 pm

    Epsom salt baths & compression socks are big on my recovery list.

    Reply
  4. Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says

    April 29, 2015 at 8:48 pm

    Recovering like a champ, that’s what I like to see! 🙂 I can’t wait to hear about your 2 races from this past weekend because based on your recent photos it looks like both were a blast. I’m doing the first BC Golden Ears of the season next Saturday and am so looking forward to the amazing 5 Peaks atmosphere again!

    Reply
    • lacesandlattes says

      April 29, 2015 at 9:00 pm

      Ohhh! You will have so much fun! I can’t wait to read the recap!

      Reply
  5. Krysten says

    April 30, 2015 at 2:46 pm

    ALLL the Nutella ALL the time!!!

    Reply

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