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Post half marathon recovery (Read 1685 times)

ashrun123

posted: 6/15/2011 at 3:33 PM

I'm looking for some recommendations for post-marathon recovery... and I'm mostly talking about the nice, girly stuff- like the best lotions and creams you use to massage your sore muscles, bath soaks, body scrubs, etc. I already know all about the tapering and resting, but now I'm looking for some beautifying recovery. I know a lot of people break out after running, get dry, cracked skin from the harsh wind, sun burns, etc., so I'm just looking for some ideas and products to try. Thanks!

NaderAlfie

posted: 6/15/2011 at 3:37 PM

L Train?

waytogo

posted: 6/15/2011 at 6:20 PM

Maybe I've been doing it wrong. I just use soap.

maddog95835

posted: 6/15/2011 at 6:36 PM

Quote from waytogo on 6/15/2011 at 6:20 PM:

Maybe I've been doing it wrong. I just use soap.

Drop the soap and try body wash and a loofah. Works for me.

srlopez

Eye of Sauron

posted: 6/15/2011 at 6:37 PM

Drop the soap!

And once again Mr. Wizard (aka: Stevie Ray) explains the internet.

Greg C

posted: 6/15/2011 at 6:38 PM

Quote from NaderAlfie on 6/15/2011 at 3:37 PM:

L Train?

Heh.

I put it under there.

waytogo

posted: 6/15/2011 at 6:47 PM

Don't you sometimes wonder what's lurking in your loofah? I'm old-fashioned. Gimme a washcloth.

maddog95835

posted: 6/15/2011 at 6:51 PM

Quote from waytogo on 6/15/2011 at 6:47 PM:

Don't you sometimes wonder what's lurking in your loofah? I'm old-fashioned. Gimme a washcloth.

No, but my wife gets grossed out. She changes hers pretty regularly and I keep mine for year. I usually get a new one in my stocking at Christmas.

waytogo

posted: 6/15/2011 at 7:55 PM

Quote from maddog95835 on 6/15/2011 at 6:51 PM:

No, but my wife gets grossed out. She changes hers pretty regularly and I keep mine for year. I usually get a new one in my stocking at Christmas.

Hmm...and which of you recovers more quickly after a half marathon? If she's a runner, that is.

hacker2000

Cool Jump Suit

posted: 6/15/2011 at 8:05 PM

Loofah your stretch marks.

The only difference
That I see
Is you are exactly the same
As you used to be

waytogo

posted: 6/15/2011 at 8:17 PM

Quote from hacker2000 on 6/15/2011 at 8:05 PM:

Loofah your stretch marks.

You saw?

hacker2000

Cool Jump Suit

posted: 6/15/2011 at 8:18 PM

Quote from waytogo on 6/15/2011 at 8:17 PM:

You saw?

Wink

The only difference
That I see
Is you are exactly the same
As you used to be

AmoresPerros

HobbyJogger & HobbyRacer

posted: 6/15/2011 at 8:32 PM

Some people here seem to prefer all these weird locally brewed ales and whatnot...

Is that what you mean by recovery?

It's a 5k. It hurt like hell...then I tried to pick it up. The end.

MrFinn

Prince of Fatness

posted: 6/15/2011 at 8:44 PM

Quote from hacker2000 on 6/15/2011 at 8:05 PM:

Loofah your stretch marks.

Semi-retired.

Greg C

posted: 6/15/2011 at 8:46 PM

Quote from MrFinn on 6/15/2011 at 8:44 PM:

Wow, Bonnie Raitt is really showing her age..

I put it under there.

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