Running a marathon places massive stress on your body so it is important to allow for sufficient recovery afterward. Not allowing enough recovery often leads to injuries and overtraining. Studies have shown that training for the marathon and the marathon itself induce inflammation and muscle fibre necrosis. This significantly impacts on muscle power and endurance for up to 14 days post marathon. Cellular damage post marathon increases production of creatinine kinase. This marker indicates skeletal muscle damage and takes 7 days to recover post marathon. Following a marathon, your immune system is also compromised, increasing the chance of you catching a cold or flu. Resting as much as possible post race … Continue reading Recovery Tips Post Marathon