After a long run, what do you do?

fteale

I find it interesting that a number of people have said eat protein. All the articles I have read has said to eat (or drink) something high in carbs with a little bit of protein. I generally drink some gatorade during my post run walk then a ReGen (chocolate milk works too. I just like that it doens;t need refridgeration) after I stretch. It takes me a couple of hours before I can look at anything solid so I generally just have apple sauce or some such if I get hungry and eat more the next day since I normally run in the evening.

http://www.active.com/running/Articles/Three_steps_to_long-run_recovery__chow__chug_and_chill.htm
http://www.nomeatathlete.com/post-workout-recovery/
http://www.active.com/images/activeTrainer/ff8e3a24-c6b0-426d-bfce-ea153d4b624dHalf_Marathon_Recovery_Tips.pdf

I think you are supposed to have 1/4 protein to 3/4 carbs. I have greek yoghurt with cherry active juice or damson compote, which counts for the carbs.

holmesd450

If its a long race you could refuel carbs, I eat chicken wings or whatever I want, and don't think twice about it.

lcnelson

The same day as my long runs, I am not very hungry. I come home, stretch out for 10 min or so and then off to a hot shower.
I make myself eat something, usually filled with carbs and protein and YES i am a wine drinker. I normally will have a gallon or so of water, which I am sure contributes to no appetite. I will usually take at least one day off and sometimes two. The days following my long runs, I am absolutely ravenous and want to eat all day long!

d2footballJRC

Depends if I run hard enough, fast enough, long enough... then I puke...

Otherwise I walk it off, if it was an extreme time I'll drink half a G3 and shower then go about my business.