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 2008-05-06 11:19 PM |
Veteran  146   New Jersey (outside philly) |  Subject: after race advise for speedy recovery-HIMAny suggestions for recovering after a HIM? I'm staying in disney til the friday after the race. Want to be able to enjoy the parks. A little discomfort is ok, just want to be able to walk. I told my wife if I'm hurtin bad, I'm renting a rascal. She would rather I didn't. I was advised to get a deep tissue massage after the race....good idea?? Ice bath?? Thanks Bryan |
| 2008-05-07 12:07 AM in reply to: #1386352 |
| Mesa | Subject: RE: after race advise for speedy recovery-HIM Bry03cobra - 2008-05-06 9:19 PM Any suggestions for recovering after a HIM? I'm staying in disney til the friday after the race. Want to be able to enjoy the parks. A little discomfort is ok, just want to be able to walk. I told my wife if I'm hurtin bad, I'm renting a rascal. She would rather I didn't. I was advised to get a deep tissue massage after the race....good idea?? Ice bath?? Thanks Bryan Get some Sportlegs and use them. They may help you PR as well as you won't feel the burn when you are pushing it. They help keep your lactic acid buildup in check. I use them on long hard training days and races. As the instructions go.... 1 hour before and then every 2-3 hours. http://www.sportlegs.com |
| 2008-05-07 7:24 AM in reply to: #1386352 |
Pro 4353 Wallingford, PA | Subject: RE: after race advise for speedy recovery-HIM A nice post-race ice bath might help too... the sooner after your race, the better, IMO... |
| 2008-05-07 8:19 AM in reply to: #1386352 |
Not a Coach 11473  Media, PA | Subject: RE: after race advise for speedy recovery-HIM You'll be tired, but fine for walking the parks. |
| 2008-05-07 8:28 AM in reply to: #1386352 |
Veteran 146 New Jersey (outside philly) | Subject: RE: after race advise for speedy recovery-HIM Goint to try the sportlegs suppliment. A performancebike just opened in Philly. They have it in stock. Will try it this weekend to be sure no issues. Thanks Bryan |
| 2008-05-07 8:33 AM in reply to: #1386352 |
Champion 5529 Nashville, TN | Subject: RE: after race advise for speedy recovery-HIM Make sure you hydrate and eat immediately (or nearly) after the race. If you can get some serious fruit in the body. I like to eat bananas and oranges after the race, move to a milkshake and then have a full meal for dinner. Take the ice bath. Soak for 20-25 minutes. And before bed stretch. Depending on your level of fitness and ability to recover, you may just be fatigued the next day and sore in a few spots. Last year, I went to Seattle for three days immediately after my Ironman. The only problem I had was walking down stairs/hills and feeling rundown the entire time. |
| 2008-05-07 10:16 AM in reply to: #1386352 |
Member 41 | Subject: RE: after race advise for speedy recovery-HIM I have done the HIM the last two years (making this 3rd in row), 2 goofy's, numerous individual Disney marathon's (yes I love disney and bring the family) and I always walk the parks that same day and/or the next. What I do is take an icebath as soon as I return to my room, Also make sure you get some good food in to help recover, but I feel the quicker you get up and walking after the better the recovery. Also make sure you are well hydrated as the HIM is brutally hot in run so will lose a lot. That night I sleep wonderful after a full day. Also, massages are great. I kind of like the small ones on-site directly (no more than 10-20 minutes) after then set up a nice resort massage the day after. Swan/Dolphin is my favorite one. Goodluck |
| 2008-05-07 10:57 AM in reply to: #1386352 |
Expert 762 San Antonio, TX | Subject: RE: after race advise for speedy recovery-HIM Nothing new to add...Recap! Continue to hydrate and eat RIGHT after the race. 10-20 min Ice Bath....I'd recommend 10 ice/10 hot shower or tub/10 ice. This makes your legs into a vascular pump to get the lactic acid out. I LOVE ice !baths. yeah, I'm sick. I'm also not sore after my races. A massage the day after is also a great idea. Sports legs can't hurt but I wouldn't count on a magic pill to make it all happen. Like everything else in this sport that you want theirs a little pain/time and money that goes with it. Have fun at Disney!!! |
| 2008-05-07 11:46 PM in reply to: #1386352 |
Elite 3498 Chicago | Subject: RE: after race advise for speedy recovery-HIM |
 2008-05-08 1:49 AM in reply to: #1389044 |
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| Elite 3498 Chicago | Subject: RE: after race advise for speedy recovery-HIM Sharkie - 2008-05-08 1:49 AM Steve- - 2008-05-07 9:46 PM An IV Bag immediately after the race...the miracle drug. STEVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG I haven't seen you here in FOREVER! Hi Lara (sorry for the hijack) Glad to be back. Had our first child last year so my 11th year in triathlon (2007) was "off" and I only did the Chicago marathon....but now.... I'M BACK !!!!!!!!!
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| 2008-05-08 10:17 AM in reply to: #1386352 |
| Veteran 266 Calgary, Alberta | Subject: RE: after race advise for speedy recovery-HIM I'm a big fan of the ice bath, as well. And also of the easy spin, the next morning, usually. Loosens up the legs. |
| 2008-05-08 3:39 PM in reply to: #1386352 |
| Master 1748 Port Moody, BC | Subject: RE: after race advise for speedy recovery-HIM I told my wife if I'm hurtin bad, I'm renting a rascal. That's the route I would take, HIM or not, those things are AWESOME! |
| 2008-05-08 3:57 PM in reply to: #1386352 |
| Master 2202 Canton, Michigan | Subject: RE: after race advise for speedy recovery-HIM Welcome back Steve, but sorry to say there is no miracle anything in that IV bag, provided one takes the necessary steps to stay hydrated while racing and re hydrates properly after racing. No real reason to overwhelm the medical staff, if even available with false hopes of the mighty IV helping anything unless there is some extenuating circumstance. There may be a placebo effect. Refuel with good carbs and protien and rehydrate properly and that's the first step in a speedy recovery. I may opt for the massage after my HIM, still up in the air about that. My failing will be the large quantity's of beer I'll drink the night of the race. |
| 2008-05-08 6:02 PM in reply to: #1386352 |
| Regular 69 Lake Zurich, il | Subject: RE: after race advise for speedy recovery-HIM I use power bar recovery drink. Last year after the race I took a sponge bath in the parking lot and then drove down with my wife to key west. We partyed on Duval at around 11pm! The next day we woke up and rented bikes to ride around. What a great time! So try the recovery drink  |
| 2008-05-08 7:37 PM in reply to: #1390838 |
| Elite 3498 Chicago | Subject: RE: after race advise for speedy recovery-HIM rottieguy - 2008-05-08 3:57 PM Welcome back Steve, but sorry to say there is no miracle anything in that IV bag, ...there may be a placebo effect. yeah, it's the placebo effect....i like needles.
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