Congratulations to all those who have completed their goal virtual races over the last few weekends!  Whether you are basking in the afterglow of a milestone reached, or still awaiting the joy of the finish line, it is important to consider the crucial training period of recovery.

Previously on the blog, we’ve covered a variety of topics related to recovery that are worth a quick read or re-read.  These include:

• General tips for recovery from finish line to the next mountaintop
• Comparison of cross training options
• How to recycle mentally and set a new goal
• Are compression socks for you?
• The importance of sleep (yes, even AFTER the race)
• How frequently should you run marathons?

Throughout each of these, the main thread is the message is to take recovery seriously.  One of the ways runcoach differs from template training plans or social training groups that focus solely on the one goal race is the inclusion of a recovery cycle into your plan.  As runners ourselves, we know that running is an ongoing pursuit for many, marked brightly with the signposts of big goals along the way, but more importantly, something we enjoy doing every day.

When you take recovery seriously you can enjoy your daily running without the inconveince of the world of injury or illness.  

I know "recovery" doesn't win medals, or get the awe from your friends the way a hard workout or race does. Think of it this way, if you don't recover forget about the next finish line, a new start line maybe further away than you'd like.