Today Runs a Marathon series

Keeping up with Lance
Natalie was 31 minutes behind the Tour de France champion, and she ran her personal best.

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RUNNING TIP #12

Jog after the marathon

Recover faster by walking or jogging slowly the day after a marathon, even if you don’t feel like it. It'll get the blood pumping through your legs again.

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Courtesy of Runner's World

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