Post 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon Recovery Tips, + Brooks' New "Max" Shoe

Show Notes

Editors Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci and Michael Doyle chat about Alex's trip to Memphis (and his morning runs in a parking lot) (00:48). Then they talk about Marathon Handbook's fancy new website! (06:14). Michael has been testing the Brooks Glycerin Max and shares his thoughts after a big run (09:33); and Katelyn shares her plan for the Kodiak UTMB ultra in California next week! (16:13).

Then, they get into the latest science on how to recover from a marathon, as well as shorter distances (5K, 10K, half-marathon) (19:54). They discuss optimal nutrition, whether or not stretching cooldowns and treatments such as massage or ice baths are effective. They also delve into the latest studies on post-race recovery.

Chapters:

00:00:48  - Alex's trip to Memphis
00:06:14 - Marathon Handbook's new website is live!
00:09:33  - Testing the new Brooks Glycerin Max
00:16:13 - Katelyn is running Kodiak UTMB!
00:19:54  - Post-race recovery tips

Show Notes:

Bounce Back Strong With My 13 Expert Tips for Your Post Marathon Recovery:
https://marathonhandbook.com/post-marathon-recovery/

Running Recovery: The Best Post-Run Routine:
https://marathonhandbook.com/running-recovery/

Half Marathon Recovery Guide: How To Recover From A Half Marathon:
https://marathonhandbook.com/half-marathon-recovery/

Our free marathon training plans:
https://marathonhandbook.com/trainingplans/marathon-training-plans/

Hosts: Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci, Michael Doyle

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Marathon Handbook's weekly podcast covers everything you need to know about running, from running your first 5K to qualifying for the Boston Marathon! Each week, our editors chat about what's going on in the running scene, as well as timely training tips, the best new gear, and what's happening at the world's biggest races. We'll cover everything from the Boston Marathon to the Barkley Marathons, often podding live from the most important moments in running! Watch our video podcast each week on YouTube, and listen to it wherever you get your podcasts! Inquiries: [e-mail]