Working after first HIM

You HIM is Sunday and you have a 3 hr flight the next day at 8pm?

I think you'll be fine.  The day after my HIM I was sore and tired but I could function.

.... and have a great race !

Depends on how much time you have put in already and how much you are going to exert yourself during the race.

Take the time to do a cooldown, ice the legs, do stretching, drink chocolate milk (if you aren't allergic) or some other recovery drink, get some recovery food in, and hydrate.

Do some massaging later that night and the next day, and stretch some more.  Don't overdo it, though.

I was going to recommend an ice bath after.  I have read here that many have felt better and recovered much faster.

I think you will be fine.  I have a friend who also flies commercial.  He did IM WI last year and had to work the next day as well.  No problems from his end, beyond some soreness.  Good luck with your HIM!

Thanks everyone.

My husband said the same so I will keep the flight and hope for the best

I started to take icebaths right after training but it will not be possible right after the TRI. There will probably be at least 1 -1.5 hours until I can get in the tub but I guess I do it anyways....maybe it has some benefits after all. 

I agree with the ice bath aftwards and trying to get into the water right after the run especially if it is cold.  My first half was on a Sunday and I worked the next morning after cramping the entire run.  It was not fun but doable.

Imediately after my first HIM I drove 12 hours home.  After a few hours I did have to pop a few asprin for the calves (no cruise control major mistake).  I would think 24 hours would be alright, but I don't fly so not sure how much you use your legs. 

Totally do the ice bath as well.

How sore/tired I've felt after HIM has varied, according to how well-trained I was before hand vs. how hard I raced.  First HIM - very sore/tired next day.  Second HIM was Gulf Coast - My husband drove me home next day, I sat with feet up across back seat.  I felt worse after that race than I did Ironman Florida 5 months later.

I love Hammer Recoverite, and swear that drinking a bottle of it right after race does make a difference in fatigue and soreness the day after.  But try it in training first, of course.