Recovery 101: The 5 Best Ways to Recover From Hard Running

Without recovery, all those long runs, workouts, and training won't help you become a faster runner. We improve when we rest, so let's make sure we're recovering the right way!

In this episode, Jason shares 5 of the most effective recovery methods - so you can focus on what matters and ignore the hype.

Resources from the show:

• Recovery tips from Elites
• Recovery fundamentals
• Athletic Greens

Thank You InsideTracker!

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Thank you Therabody!

If you want sound recovery, a big part of that is circulation. One of the reasons why massage feels so good after a hard effort is because of circulation: it brings fresh, oxygenated blood to your legs. The RecoveryAir by Therabody does that without needing someone to give you a massage. Plus, you can do it on the couch while you watch Netflix.

What I love about the RecoveryAir Jetboots is that the pressure travels from your feet up to your heart and this graduated approach is more effective. The compression goes beyond your normal blood pressure while also monitoring it to prevent over-constriction. My personal preference is to use the boots the day after a hard day so I'm not giving my legs more than they can handle.

Sit back, relax and recover. Go to Therabody.com/Jason to get your Therabody RecoveryAir today!