RunningAHEAD - Topic: holly's in the ice bath

tetsujin209

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posted: 1/19/2008 at 11:06 PM
modified: 1/20/2008 at 1:27 AM

Holly, I guess ice baths are good for accelerating next-day recovery (e.g. for doubles, tour de frances, etc.) but since the Big B isn't for another two months, . . . . just wondering why . . . .

Quote from Holly S. on 1/19/2008 at 10:14 AM:

20 easy-paced miles for me today I did this run today instead of tomorrow, when it will be REALLY cold. After finishing the run, I climbed into an icy-cold bath. This is supposed to be good for you, I think.

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Holly S.

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posted: 1/20/2008 at 6:36 AM

Oh Tet..... Big grin

Thanks for the link. It helps to know there is a reason for the madness of icebaths.

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Cashmason

posted: 1/20/2008 at 8:16 PM

Me thinks you have been talking too much to my fren Erika. She likes those things..... but she is nuts. I think it will also get both of you into the next race in Econo's territory. They really do have a race there called the "Frozen Beaver".

bap

posted: 1/31/2008 at 10:49 AM

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flkjr

posted: 1/31/2008 at 11:11 AM

The question is does "woody" like the frozen beaver? Big grin

bap

posted: 2/6/2008 at 3:01 PM
modified: 2/6/2008 at 3:02 PM

What's the difference between an ice-bath and hanging out with friends for 20 minutes, wearing shorts, at the end of a run in freezing temperatures?. I read an article somewhere that said ice-baths may do more harm than good and that 50-60 degrees is the ideal temperature for recovery. The other suggestion is to wait a few hours before your ice bath, as your immune system is suppressed immediately after a long or hard run.

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jules2

posted: 2/6/2008 at 4:26 PM

Why waste ice in a bath when you can put it to better use in a Gin and Tonic?

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Aamos

posted: 2/6/2008 at 4:34 PM

Why waste tonic in gin when you can have a dry martini?

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Mtnchk1

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posted: 2/6/2008 at 5:09 PM

aww darn! & I wanted to play w/the blender! Clowning around

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Econo

posted: 2/6/2008 at 8:27 PM

Cash! LOL! http://oregonstate.edu/groups/triclub/BeaverFreezer/

Walt.RB

posted: 3/23/2008 at 1:34 PM

Postscript: I couldn't do it. filled the tub up 1/2 way, dumped in the cubes, got one foot in, immediately withdrew it, couldn't go any further. I know, I know, HTFU and all that. But. After a weekend of runs racked by gusts up to 40 mph, once I was done running I couldn't bring myself to endure further hardship. THAT IS, an ice bath after a cold, long run seemed like a lousy idea. I am wussy....but at least I'm warm. Could someone put the kettle on and bring me the remote? SWALOT comfy

evanflein

posted: 3/23/2008 at 1:41 PM

Ah, sirwalker, the key is to get in with the bath half done, then add the ice once you're already in. Makes it much easier to tolerate... or at least harder to escape. But then, I don't do them in the winter either. But in the summer, try standing in a 33 gal trashcan filled with ice water. Excellent effect on the legs, preserves the tender bits from the cold!

wa5yom

posted: 3/23/2008 at 1:51 PM

Well...I was hoping that we would find out that ICE baths don't work.....so...I guess I need to try this one day.....in the distant future....maybe in the summer time when I come in for a 20 mile LR.....when I actually WANT to cool off... Smile

Tim,
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HermosaBoy

posted: 3/23/2008 at 10:16 PM

Y'all gotta get the technique down. Get in EMPTY bath while still wearing running clothes (to protect sensitive parts). Turn on cold water and let fill until legs are covered. Add ice. Soak Having something to read is also a nice touch...

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Runrtim57

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posted: 3/24/2008 at 9:11 AM
modified: 3/24/2008 at 9:12 AM

Quote from HermosaBoy on 3/23/2008 at 10:16 PM:

Y'all gotta get the technique down. Get in EMPTY bath while still wearing running clothes (to protect sensitive parts). Turn on cold water and let fill until legs are covered. Add ice. Soak Having something to read is also a nice touch...

Yes.....this is what I do too, and it's a lot easier to tolerate. Instead of reading, I look at my stats on my watch. Tim

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