Welcome back for another edition of Fit Five Friday. Today we’re talking rest and recovery an important but often overlooked component of training. (Of course, you’re welcome to link up with any fitness-related topic). This post contains affiliate links.
Five Favorite Recovery Tips
Rest! — Let’s start with the obvious – my favorite rest tip is to actually rest! I see a lot of people struggle with the idea of actually taking a day off from running/working out. I embrace my rest days where the most activity I have is a good stretch, especially when that day comes before a long run. I say listen to your body and take those rest days when you need them, no guilt!
Sleep — I’ve written several times about the importance of sleep as a recovery tool. Full disclosure I struggle mightily with my sleep, but when I do capture that good night’s sleep there’s nothing like it!
Electrolytes — Especially during these hot summer months, rehydrating with electrolytes will help you to bounce back after a workout. There are lots of great options on the market. My current favorite is LMNT.
Mobility work — Over the past few months I’ve really come to embrace the mobility classes offered on the Peloton app. The classes focus on joint and muscle range of motion and remind me of some of my best physical therapy sessions.
Oofos — Oofos are marketed as recovery footwear and I’m a firm believer! The Sports Flex slides and the OOriginal Sport Sandals are my personal favorites. I reach for my Oofos as soon as I kick off my running shoes and they’re always in my post-race gear bag.
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Great tis.
I Always put on my oofos right away.
I love races that offer watermelon…
Otherwise it’s iced coffee or ice cream…
You have a picture of my favorite post-run drink- the watermelon salt LMNT.
Yes, these are all great. i usually take a full rest day once a week- and I TRY to get enough sleep. i haven’t been succeeding lately, but I keep trying.
I agree on all of these and would add drink more water. In the summer, I drink all day (after the electrolytes, too!)
I also love my Oofos! I put them on as soon as I get home whether after a run or doing errands.
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Ohhhh! Oofos are so great and feel so good. That’s a fabulous tip!
Oofos have been my favorite thing for years! And even more so lately with my sore foot.