Runners: What exercise do you do the day after a long run?

Amy_B
Amy_B Posts: 2,317 Member
edited September 27 in Fitness and Exercise
I ran 8 miles yesterday. I was planning on complete body strength and a HIIT workout today, but I didn't know my legs would be so sore. I'm not really into Pilates or yoga. What do you do?

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  • carajo
    carajo Posts: 532 Member
    i focus on upper body and abs...yesterday i did a 50 mile bike ride, today i did p90x shoulders and triceps and ab ripper x...give those legs a rest for a day!
  • ChRiStA_1983
    ChRiStA_1983 Posts: 380 Member
    I typically take a rest day after my long run....Or I do a cross-training activity that isn't too strenuous on the legs...Or I'll walk on the treadmill (rather than run)....
  • FunRun08
    FunRun08 Posts: 203 Member
    I would do an upper body workout, maybe a solid chore workout. Its probably good to give you legs a break.
  • jeff261159
    jeff261159 Posts: 385
    i do nothing after a running day, its good to let the body recover
  • stephanierae2804
    stephanierae2804 Posts: 5
    I'm not really into pilates/yoga either, but I always bike and then do one or the other - I've found it really stopped me from becoming injured throughout my entire marathon training.
  • dragonflydi
    dragonflydi Posts: 665 Member
    I agree, upper body, abs, core ... legs probably need a breather ... but stretching for them would be excellent.
  • arc918
    arc918 Posts: 2,037 Member
    I usually run (SLOW) to recover from running. Sounds counter intuitive, but it works for me. Elliptical is good for recovery as well - get the muscles moving without any pounding.
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