Editors Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci and Michael Doyle chat about Alex's trip to Memphis (and his morning runs in a parking lot) (00:48). Then they talk about Marathon Handbook's fancy new website! (06:14). Michael has been testing the Brooks Glycerin Max and shares his thoughts after a big run (09:33); and Katelyn shares her plan for the Kodiak UTMB ultra in California next week! (16:13).

Then, they get into the latest science on how to recover from a marathon, as well as shorter distances (5K, 10K, half-marathon) (19:54). They discuss optimal nutrition, whether or not stretching cooldowns and treatments such as massage or ice baths are effective. They also delve into the latest studies on post-race recovery.

Chapters:

00:00:48 - Alex's trip to Memphis
00:06:14 - Marathon Handbook's new website is live!
00:09:33 - Testing the new Brooks Glycerin Max
00:16:13 - Katelyn is running Kodiak UTMB!
00:19:54 - Post-race recovery tips

Show Notes:

Bounce Back Strong With My 13 Expert Tips for Your Post Marathon Recovery:
https://marathonhandbook.com/post-marathon-recovery/

Running Recovery: The Best Post-Run Routine:
https://marathonhandbook.com/running-recovery/

Half Marathon Recovery Guide: How To Recover From A Half Marathon:
https://marathonhandbook.com/half-marathon-recovery/

Our free marathon training plans:
https://marathonhandbook.com/trainingplans/marathon-training-plans/

Hosts: Alex Cyr, Katelyn Tocci, Michael Doyle

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