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Brad Nicholson posted 7 weeks ago.
i would at least stretch daily and perhaps do a short tempo run on tues/weds and perhaps a short run on thurs. for something like a sprint i usually on taper 2-3 days.
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CadenceGuy posted 7 weeks ago.
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. A quick run mid-week should loosen you back up like mentioned above but dont confuse tempo with speedwork, its strictly a run to get the muscles moving and let go of any lactic acid that might still be hanging around. Get some good meals also to give the damaged muscles some nutrients to repair themselves on. Good luck this weekend!
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Anton posted 7 weeks ago.
Drink lots...spend time on the couch and keep the workouts short but with a little zest!
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jnrice posted 7 weeks ago.
CadenceGuy wrote:
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.
+1 and maybe a swim mid week to help you relax your legs (go easy in the pool).
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beads1985 posted 7 weeks ago.
I agree with the hydration.
Do some easy, shorter, swimming biking and running to work out the kinks but don't expend too much.
Rest up the day before the race.
Good luck
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sbrstlouis posted 7 weeks ago.
Just as with your post-training sessions, your post-race regiment should include a bit of stretching to help flush lactate from those muscles. That will go a long ways towards mitigating your day-after soreness.
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I ran the Buckhead Sizzler this weekend which is a pretty flat 10K in Atlanta. I ran in an 8:15 mile pace and finished at 50.30. My legs were toast for the rest of the day and I am pretty sore today. I have my last Sprint on Sunday Oct 5th. Any advice for recovery? Should I not do anything until the race?