Thursday, April 7, 2011

Recovery Days and Lactic Acid

It's vital that after a long run, workout, or race the next day you go out for an easy recovery run to get the lactic acid out of your legs.

Trust me, I know the last thing you want to do is go out for a run after a hard day before, but you will be happy you did come a few days down the road when you're back cruising the streets again ready for your next challenge.  As you progress with your training and workouts these recovery days get easier and easier to handle.

I included a couple of links which will explain in greater detail what lactic acid is and how to prevent and handle it when it happens:

Secrets of Lactic Acid Explained

Why Does Lactic Acid Build Up in Our Muscles

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