Thursday, October 30, 2008

Today's Workouts

31 mile really long run today. All I have to say is this - Ouch!

This was a tough run. It took around 4:40 to complete. Last 7 miles or so were hard.
This is the longest I have ever run.

2 comments:

momto5minnies said...

WOW. Not that you are ancient old or anything, but how do you recover when you RUN so much?

Rob said...

It can be tough, especially as I get older. I do a few different things. After my really long runs I take an ice-bath for 10-5 minutes. It’s rough but seems to help. I refuel right away with a recovery drink or even chocolate milk. Before and after long runs I take electrolyte pills (sodium, calcium, magnesium, potassium). I don’t stretch before or after running but I do stretch for 15-20 minutes every night before bed.
I’ve also spent years and years or running, biking and recently swimming to get to this point.

And while yes I do recovery enough that I can run the next day, I’m always sore!