Runbikeswim Posted April 14, 2014 Share Did my 1st 2 day event. Did the Cradle trophy and was really finished at the end of yesterday. I also didn't feel fully recovered at the start of day 2. Now my question is how long should I recover and how? 2nd part of my question, how do you make sure you recover enough after day one for day two and day two for day three in a stage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted April 14, 2014 Share lots of fluids and stay off your feet as much as possible. Smurfy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obree Posted April 14, 2014 Share buy a foam rollerdrink a recovery drink, 1 liter of chocolate milk straight after racewear compression sock on the way homesleep in compression tightsnext day ready to rock and roll again. AJP, SwissVan and Micky Mouse 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJP Posted April 14, 2014 Share buy a foam rollerdrink a recovery drink, 1 liter of chocolate milk straight after racewear compression sock on the way homesleep in compression tightsnext day ready to rock and roll again.Pretty much this will work!!!Sleeping in compression tights is all I do, after tough training and races Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runbikeswim Posted April 14, 2014 Share Noob yes but what is compression socks and pants? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted April 14, 2014 Share Noob yes but what is compression socks and pants? Special manufactured garments that is extremely tight fitting - promoting the recovery time of muscles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezGK Posted April 14, 2014 Share And the foam roller? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonkieparys Posted April 14, 2014 Share Call this lady, she will prepare you a proper pre, during and post training diet! I did IM over a week ago and I recovered fast enough to do day 2 of Cradle trophy. Nutrition is 80% of recovery in my opinion! Pippa Mullins, RD (SA)MME DietitiansClinical Dietitian with a special interest in sports nutritionTel: (011) 463-4663Fax: (011) 463-5602pippa@mmedietitians.co.zawww.mmedietitians.co.za Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obree Posted April 14, 2014 Share youtube foam rollers and see them in action, easier than me explaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0adrunner Posted April 14, 2014 Share Protein shake + Foam roller + Sleeping in compression pants is a goodie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezGK Posted April 14, 2014 Share youtube foam rollers and see them in action, easier than me explaining. ok.. I c .. that would have been quite difficult to explain.. haha... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez-O Posted April 15, 2014 Share The protein shake / recovery drink within 30 minutes of the end of the ride is important for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
American Flyers Posted April 15, 2014 Share Foam roller is used for stretching to keep the muscles to loose.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted April 15, 2014 Share CokeHot dog2 x pints of MogallywoodGood nights sleep Ready to race again nonky, Pants Boy, V12man and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwissVan Posted April 15, 2014 Share And the foam roller? JA youtube as Orbree said, but this is what it really involves: Its kind of like a hard (very hard) foam pipe but solid, and about 15 cm in dia and 45 cm long...You put it flat on the ground and then hit it repeatedly with the part of your body that is stiff/ sore /tired / needs to recover. After about 30 seconds of this and when you stop its guaranteed that you will feel better than when you started... Actually only recently tried one, amazingly effective and so simple WezGK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonky Posted April 15, 2014 Share JA youtube as Orbree said, but this is what it really involves: Its kind of like a hard (very hard) foam pipe but solid, and about 15 cm in dia and 45 cm long...You put it flat on the ground and then hit it repeatedly with the part of your body that is stiff/ sore /tired / needs to recover. After about 30 seconds of this and when you stop its guaranteed that you will feel better than when you started... Actually only recently tried one, amazingly effective and so simple Works a charm for backs/spines, too - I have a spinal fusion and I can halve my physio visits if I use the roller regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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