I started this post a while back and got busy and let it hang in limbo. So ………<\/p>\n
After the Mangler 50k on Saturday smart recovery was at the top of my to do list. I’m still figuring out the best ways for my body to recover after a major endurance event.<\/p>\n
Immediately after the race I like to mix a Vega recovery drink up and slam it down with a banana. I didn’t have my Vega after this race and despite the tough run I had I finished feeling better than either of the two marathons I ran previously. I had energy and, aside from destroyed leg muscles, felt pretty darn good. So after the race I had a cup of chicken noodle soup and two slices of pizza, which were provided at the race. Carbs and some protein. Good recovery meal, right? I think I ate a CLIF bar on the way home too.<\/p>\n
Before I left North Park I wrote Tara and told her I was done and coming home which means one thing…Indian meal! After each major race Tara has hooked us up with a gigantic spread of Indian food. I’m talking $50-60 worth for just the two of us. This is reason enough for me to run a race!<\/p>\n
The next few days were spent eating and foam rolling and eating and stretching and eating and eating and ……eating. Also, at least 3 sessions of foam rolling a day. Sunday I took a short walk on the treadmill, washed laundry, and knocked out the dusting and glass cleaning. Keeping moving really seems to help for a quicker recovery.<\/p>\n
I had scheduled Monday off of work knowing that I’d probably need it. I dropped Tara off at work (we work together) and was surprised by my friend, and coworker, Nick. He had just moved and had a spinning bike that he offered up free of charge! We loaded it in my car and I headed home for a mostly relaxing day. Throughout the day I foam rolled and watched some quality TV; Walking Dead while taking a cool epsom salt bath and a whole lot of Doctor Who. I also managed to clean the bathroom, sweep and mop floors, and finish laundry. Fairly productive rest day! <\/p>\n
100 miles in 10 days and a solid 3rd place finish! After this effort I will be ramping down for the remainder of the year taking a break until January 5th when 9 months of training starts for the Pine Creek Challenge 100k! <\/p>\n
Taking a break means something different to runners than most I think. For me it is planning about 20-25 miles per week with all easy effort runs. No tempo, no speedwork, no farteks (hee hee ha ha ho ho, I said fartlek). I also got a gym membership at planet fitness so there will be plenty of crosstraining, stretching, and foam rolling. A break from challenging running.<\/p>\n
The next post will feature an interview with Queenie Zook, one of the creators of the Doctor Who virtual race series, which included the 50 and 100 mile ultra-Whovian challenge. Until then stay warm and run happy! <\/p><\/div>\n
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