There has been some discussion lately about the necessity of recovery during training. So how much and what recovery do we need? How do we fit in all our training, cross-training, weights, etc. and still have time for recovery? What can we do to recover faster? How much recovery is needed prior to taper? How do you balance training hard and training and recovery?
It sucks getting old. I'm sore as hell. :toohurt:
What about L-Glutamine? Has anyone tried that?
Yes, I have tried that, and, to be honest, don't think I got a lot out of it. Plus, the quantity of amino supplements required is overwhelming, lots of large pills daily.
As with That Guy, even a small run the day before a competition, is ruinous to my swimming, something I have learned the hard way.
I have come to the conclusion that rest is the only real recovery. I've tried to trick myself into doing something light or different and that never seems to work well for me.
What about L-Glutamine? Has anyone tried that?
Yes, I have tried that, and, to be honest, don't think I got a lot out of it. Plus, the quantity of amino supplements required is overwhelming, lots of large pills daily.
As with That Guy, even a small run the day before a competition, is ruinous to my swimming, something I have learned the hard way.
I have come to the conclusion that rest is the only real recovery. I've tried to trick myself into doing something light or different and that never seems to work well for me.
