Recovery and Fitness
Small amounts of fitness loss are normal during the post-race recovery period, but it shouldn't be significant. As you transition back into training, it's crucial to prioritize proper nutrition, hydration, and sleep to support recovery. Intentionally cutting calories while your body is recovering can hinder your progress and lead to feeling unwell. Focus on regaining your base fitness before making any drastic changes to your nutritional intake.In this clip
From this podcast
The Running Explained Podcast
s3/e42 Post Race Recovery with Coach Elisabeth
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