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Follow The Doctor’s Orders After The Marathon
There’s more to marathon recovery than the post-race poncho, celebratory medal and catching your breath. You’ve spent months getting your body ready to tackle those 26.2 miles. You are ready to calm your pre-race nerves and know how to cope during. But what about after the marathon?
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With the New York City Marathon one of the key fall marathons in the racing calendar, we have broken down the race and all the options for recovery after collection your medal in Central Park.
After you tackle the beautiful 26.2-mile NYC course, your body will need time, fuel and TLC to fully repair itself. To celebrate your accomplishments and minimize post-race soreness, follow these experts’ advice to ensure your best and fastest marathon recovery.
