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The Science of Recovery (Preview)
By Sam Murphy on 09/02/2011 15:44:04
RW puts seven recovery techniques under the microscope
that, unless you're running 80 miles a week or churning out sub-2:45 marathons, recovery doesn't really matter. The evidence certainly suggests otherwise. Sidestepping good recovery practice can leave you more susceptible to aches, pains, colds
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Mini Test: Recovery Drinks
By Runner's World on 08/11/2005 12:16:35
RW tests recovery drinks from High5, Recovermax and SiS
Recovering from a run is just as important as fueling for the next. By taking a recovery drink after you exercise you’ll speed up muscle repair, rehydrate and give your immune system a boost. Research suggests that a combination of carbohydrate
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60-Second Guide: Rest and Recovery
By Alice Palmer on 23/02/2009 15:26:35
Become a better runner even after you've pulled off your trainers with these quick and easy recovery tips
temperature will drop after a run. The colder you are, the harder it is for blood to get to your muscles.Take A DipBoth ice baths and a relaxing hot tub can have recovery benefits. A quick cold dip immediately after your run will improve your circulation
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Post-Marathon: A Voyage of Recovery (Preview)
By on 18/04/2011 07:58:48
Start your marathon recovery on the right foot
(or resume) any weight-loss regime during this time – your body requires a full complement of nutrients to recover from the stress of the race. Of course, if you are still gaining weight after your first recovery week, you might want to consider
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Post-Marathon: A Voyage of Recovery
By on 18/04/2011 07:05:29
Start your marathon recovery on the right foot
(or resume) any weight-loss regime during this time – your body requires a full complement of nutrients to recover from the stress of the race. Of course, if you are still gaining weight after your first recovery week, you might want to consider
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The Science of Recovery
By Sam Murphy on 10/02/2011 10:42:44
RW puts seven recovery techniques under the microscope
the belief that, unless you're running 80 miles a week or churning out sub-2:45 marathons, recovery doesn't really matter. The evidence certainly suggests otherwise. Sidestepping good recovery practice can leave you more susceptible to aches, pains, colds
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Post-Marathon: A Voyage of Recovery (Preview)
By Runner's World on 27/04/2009 00:00:00
Start your marathon recovery on the right foot (non-subscriber preview)
(or resume) any weight-loss regime during this time – your body requires a full complement of nutrients to recover from the stress of the race. Of course, if you are still gaining weight after your first recovery week, you might want to consider
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Rapid Recovery
By Ant Smith, Selene Yeager, Ruth Emmett, Alison Hamlett on 02/12/2009 17:56:27
The standard recipe for injury recovery is a few weeks of rest, ice and anti-inflammatories. But there are steps you can take to minimise lost training time
your intake of protein, which builds muscles and soft tissues, to between 100g and 120g a day. Other recovery nutrients include iron to build blood; and zinc to speed-up wound healing - both are found in lean meat, whole grains and fortified cereal
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Recovery Rules OK
By on 18/11/2009 14:33:35
If you want to become fitter, stronger and faster, you must recover effectively from training sessions, which means more than simply catching your breath, having a shower and watching TV for the evening
for proper recovery. Recreational triathletes also have the added demand of fitting training sessions around such distractions as work and a social life. A good recovery strategy will help you to raise your training intensity and volume in stages and ensure
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Q+A: Is coffee an acceptable recovery drink?
By on 12/04/2011 11:00:57
Q. I quite often 'refuel' with a coffee after a long run or ride. Is this doing me more harm than good, or is it an acceptable recovery drink?A. Restoring water and electrolyte balance is an essential part of the recovery process after any exercise
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