how i recovered after my half marathon 👟

here’s what I did to recover after my half marathon as a personal trainer and nutrition coach… 🏃‍♀️

• walked and stretched after I crossed the finish line

• relaxed after the race with occasional movement (to and from the kitchen to get more snacks, obviously)

during the following week:

• took rest days and added light movement, walking, stretching, and foam rolling as needed

• low impact strength training only a few days i felt like it and based my intensity and exercise selection on how i felt

• stayed hydrated with water and water-rich foods

• fueled my body with the proper mix of proteins, carbs, and fats including fruits and veggies + continued to follow the 80 / 20 rule (80% healthy foods, 20% happier foods)

• got plenty of sleep (8+ hours per night)

i am now finishing up week 2 post half marathon and i slowly started incorporating some miles throughout this week!

💗 REMINDER: make sure to listen to your body and respond based on what it needs.

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