VHI Mini Marathon - Blog Series 2
This month in anticipation for the VHI Mini Marathon, we will be doing a special blog series covering important topics to consider during your training in the weeks up to the race. Stay tuned for weekly updates and do not hesitate to reach out with any questions. At Ballsbridge Physiotherapy we are happy to help you each step of the way!
Miss the 1st blog? - VHI Mini Marathon - Importance of Warming Up/Cooling Down
Recovery days
During your VHI Mini Marathon training it is important to incorporate recovery days! Running is demanding and your body needs rest/active recovery for 1-3 days per week. This can include things like light jogs, yoga or pilates classes, walks or hikes, foam rolling, stretching, or using a massage tool/gun.
Recovery allows your body to properly recover and build the strength and endurance you have been working so hard to improve. Recovery days can help prevent injury, reduce muscle/body aches and pain, and even help performance.
It is always important to listen to your body, and recovery days are not seen as slacking!
Check out our Dublin Marathon Blog Series
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