This had to be my picture of the day today because I may soak in a cold bath every now and then after I run, but I rarely add ice. This is the second time I've done this in the last couple of months.
Why? It's the marathoning thing. A great way to reduce soreness is to sit in a cold bath for about 5 - 10 minutes. The pushes out the lactic acid and helps to reduce swelling, thus reducing soreness.
The trick is to get in the tub, fully dressed and prior to running the water. It's less of a shock and eases you into the cold. Once you are in, and the water is rising, add the ice. Grab a good book, set your timer and wait. Ahhh.....it really does work and you will notice a difference the next day.
Let's hope I do - I have another run in the morning!
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