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2008-06-27 8:12 AM

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Subject: recovery from oly
So I did my first oly on sunday and did quite well, but im curious how everyone else recovers for the week. cause I feel like I am "recovered" but when I try to run I definitely don't feel that way. and I haven't changed any healthy eating habits or anything else. so should I of waited til monday to go back again or what?

2008-06-27 9:28 AM
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Subject: RE: recovery from oly
I usually skip a day or two and start swimming. the next day a short run and the next day back to swimming. after that I resume my normal training

Congratulations on your firt Oly
2008-06-27 10:10 AM
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Subject: RE: recovery from oly
a run and a swim the next day, or if traveling a day off.

honestly, do what you think you need to, so races i have been trashed after but getting out the next day for a 10-15 min run was enough to loosen me up, others i have needed a day or two off. listen to your body, and rest if you need it. that being said, do go out the next day and do something for a few min, walk around the block, run for 15 min, go to the pool, soemthing to get your body moving just enough to keep it from getting stiff.
2008-06-27 10:21 AM
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Subject: RE: recovery from oly

First off, in glancing at your race report, I don't think I'm worthy to be giving you advice on anything.  That is one sick time you put up fellah!

I just did an OLY on Sunday as well and on Monday (late in the day) I swam some and ran a little bit.  The legs resisted a bit at the beginning but started to feel OK.  I think the sooner the better you get going with just small little workouts - nothing heavy. 

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