Subject: RE: running after Ironman Originally posted by SEADOCHA
How long after an Ironman do you start running again? I've mostly read 2 weeks. It's been 9 days since my IM and I have recovered nicely. I wanted to try an easy run/walk for 3 miles tonight.
After an IM, even though I feel recovered, I ease back into it to give my body a chance to fully heal.
Post IM, I only swim the first week. The second week, I'll throw in a few spins and continue some swimming. The third week, I will add a few easy runs while continueing to swim and spin. I also make sure I get plenty of sleep, eat fairly well, and drink water.
After those three weeks, it's game on again. As endurance athletes, I think we don't do enough recovery and healing. Edited by d00d 2015-10-21 9:06 AM
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