Competition · 4 min read
After the finish line: the first 48 hours and the week after
Recovery isn’t time off from your training. It’s the part that decides how you’ll feel for the next one.
The first hours
Keep moving gently, drink, eat a proper meal and get to bed on time. Nothing clever is needed at this stage: the basics do most of the work.
The next two days
Light movement such as walking, easy cycling or a relaxed swim usually feels better than lying on the sofa. Notice the difference between normal muscle soreness and pain that’s sharp, local or getting worse. The second kind deserves a professional opinion.
Coming back
Return to training gradually over the following week or so, depending on how hard the event was. Then write down what the race taught you while it’s still fresh: that’s where your next block begins.
General information only, not medical advice. If you have an injury or a health condition, talk to your doctor before changing your training.