Your body needs recovery after a work out. I alluded to the important role of recovery in a previous post. After a long or hard workout the body may feel lethargic while it tries to recover. Even though you will feed your cells enough carbs and protein over the course of the day, you may not feel enough energy to carry on with your business normally after a long workout or run. You may feel like the day is practically ruined as you lay not wanting to move. That used to be me. All that changed once I started taking a recovery drink after the run. What is a recovery drink? It turns out that a drink of carbs and protein mixed in the proportion of 3:1 or 4:1 (by weight) taken soon after the work out helps the body recover faster. If you feel lethargic after your run or workout then try a recovery drink. There are several specialized commercial options in the market. Chocolate drink is another popular recommendation. The commercial recovery drinks also contain salts such as sodium and potassium to help restore the electrolyte balance. Try a recovery a drink. You will recover faster and may recover your day as well.
I'm taking it easy today. Just looking to have an easy to moderate run tomorrow. Weather forecast looks nice at 59-64 F (15-17 C) in the morning. It should be great!
If I can run, u can run. Happy running!
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