The Running Thread - 2016

[LSUlakes]

QOTD: Do you ever use an ice bath, or soaking your legs in ice water, as a form of recovery? If not, why and would you consider it in the future? (Todays QOTD is submitted by a fellow poster. Just wanted to say thanks to this particular poster and others for the suggestions! Keep them coming!)

ATTQOTD: I have done the ice bath after runs that are 15+ miles. I don't always do them, but when I can I do. I do find that it helps a little, but not sure exactly how much. I am not sure if the ice bath falls into the same category as compression socks or not. Either way if it works for you, keep doing it is my suggestion.

 

[Chaitali]

I've never done a full so my highest mileage has been 13.1. So I haven't felt the need for an ice bath yet. I have just iced certain places that need it (knee and foot) with an ice pack. I have done epsom salt baths I do feel like those have helped with soreness. Of course, it may just be wishful thinking but I'm ok with that Plus, they're an enjoyable way to relax. I'm not sure I would find the ice bath to be enjoyable.

 

[ZellyB]

I've never done an ice bath. I just don't think I could bring myself to do it. I've submerged my feet in an ice bath before and that was bad enough.

 

[FFigawi]

QOTD: Do you ever use an ice bath, or soaking your legs in ice water, as a form of recovery? If not, why and would you consider it in the future? (Todays QOTD is submitted by a fellow poster. Just wanted to say thanks to this particular poster and others for the suggestions! Keep them coming!)

I sure do! It's one of my favorite recovery treatments. I fill the tub with cool water and ice, put on a sweatshirt, open a beer, and climb in. When the beer is gone, it's time to get out and put on the compression gear. I find an ice bath really helps me when I'm running huge back to back long runs, but I'll also use one after a tough and long brick workout too.

I've never done an ice bath. I just don't think I could bring myself to do it. I've submerged my feet in an ice bath before and that was bad enough.

People I know who don't want to climb all the way in will stand in a large kitchen trash can instead. Doesn't cover your entire legs, but it gets most of the major muscles.

 

[Ariel484]

QOTD: Do you ever use an ice bath, or soaking your legs in ice water, as a form of recovery? If not, why and would you consider it in the future? (Todays QOTD is submitted by a fellow poster. Just wanted to say thanks to this particular poster and others for the suggestions! Keep them coming!)

Yes, sometimes, and FOR ME, they do seem to help with recovery - but I know others find no benefit in doing them.

 

[Anisum]

QOTD: Do you ever use an ice bath, or soaking your legs in ice water, as a form of recovery? If not, why and would you consider it in the future? (Todays QOTD is submitted by a fellow poster. Just wanted to say thanks to this particular poster and others for the suggestions! Keep them coming!)

Never really have. I never felt I needed to for the distance I currently run. I have taken cold showers after runs but that's usually just because I ran in the heat so a hot shower sounds awful.

 

[LSUlakes]

I sure do! It's one of my favorite recovery treatments. I fill the tub with cool water and ice, put on a sweatshirt, open a beer, and climb in. When the beer is gone, it's time to get out and put on the compression gear. I find an ice bath really helps me when I'm running huge back to back long runs, but I'll also use one after a tough and long brick workout too.



People I know who don't want to climb all the way in will stand in a large kitchen trash can instead. Doesn't cover your entire legs, but it gets most of the major muscles.

I like what you are doing here. A beer used as a measure of sufficient soak time. I use this principle for cooking, but will have to add this one to my next ice bath.

 

[BuckeyeBama]

Stories like these are the very reason my wife and I bought a cheaper umbrella stroller for our trip over marathon weekend. There's no way we were going to risk having our nice one stolen, not that our umbrella stroller is exactly cheap, but cheaper than the nice stroller. On top of that our umbrella stroller is really bright it definitely sticks out in a crowd. You'd definitely have to be brazen to try and steal that thing, because we'd be able to see and recognize it from a mile away.

Yep - we used very plain umbrella strollers at WDW for years. Never had one stolen, but we always brought back-up "just in case". They are smaller, and easy to replace at low cost. But I understand that some people have even reported these stolen at WDW, too.

 

[FFigawi]

I like what you are doing here. A beer used as a measure of sufficient soak time. I use this principle for cooking, but will have to add this one to my next ice bath.

Me too! Put steak on grill, open beer. Beer half gone, flip steak. Beer gone, steak is done.

Note: this does not work well with most Belgian beers or stouts or porters, unless you like your steak on the charcoaled side of doneness.

 

[BuckeyeBama]

QOTD: Do you ever use an ice bath, or soaking your legs in ice water, as a form of recovery? If not, why and would you consider it in the future?

Tried it once after a particularly tough marathon and I didn't feel that it really helped me at all. I now use full length compression pants for recovery from runs longer than 20 miles and that helps, but not as much as it seems to help others. But keep in mind that I have been running 7 days/week for so long that my legs probably don't get as sore as some.

 

[CheapRunnerMike]

QOTD: Do you ever use an ice bath, or soaking your legs in ice water, as a form of recovery? If not, why and would you consider it in the future?

Never tried it, but not opposed to the idea. It just seems like a lot of prep work...the cold water is easy enough but I just don't have that much ice on hand.

The condo we stayed at for my Ironman had a Jacuzzi tub and I jumped in that for a soak afterwards and it was glorious. Wonder how a Jacuzzi ice bath would feel???

I sure do! It's one of my favorite recovery treatments. I fill the tub with cool water and ice, put on a sweatshirt, open a beer, and climb in. When the beer is gone, it's time to get out and put on the compression gear. I find an ice bath really helps me when I'm running huge back to back long runs, but I'll also use one after a tough and long brick workout too.

I always hop in the shower with my beer after runDisney races...beer's gone, shower's done.[/QUOTE]

 

[dis_or_dat]

ATTQOTD: Never done ice, though I've seen basketball players do it. I've done the opposite: a hot tub, that was nice.

Me too! Put steak on grill, open beer. Beer half gone, flip steak. Beer gone, steak is done.

Note: this does not work well with most Belgian beers or stouts or porters, unless you like your steak on the charcoaled side of doneness.

Boo, I like Belgian beers! Or at least wheat beers.

 

[RunDisneyDad]

ATTQOTD: I've never done it either as I'm pretty sure on top of being exhausted from a long run, I'd be too lazy to round up the ice and that's assuming I even have enough ice to make an effective ice bath. But, based on comments, i might just give it a try.

 

[opusone]

QOTD: Do you ever use an ice bath, or soaking your legs in ice water, as a form of recovery? If not, why and would you consider it in the future?

I have never tried an ice bath, but I imagine it could definitely help.

I fill the tub with cool water and ice, put on a sweatshirt, open a beer, and climb in. When the beer is gone, it's time to get out and put on the compression gear.

I like what you are doing here. A beer used as a measure of sufficient soak time. I use this principle for cooking, but will have to add this one to my next ice bath.

But then the ice bath would only be 30-60 seconds long.

 

[FFigawi]

Boo, I like Belgian beers! Or at least wheat beers.

Wheat beers would be okay, but a nice Belgian like Tripel Karmeliet or Delerium Tremens or Kwak take a little longer to drink than I like my steak cooked.

 

[roxymama]

ATTQOTD: Only if you count the pool at the Contemporary the afternoon after the WDW 5k in January. Brrrrrr (It actually wasn't that cold according to the rest of my family but I am a baby with cold water.) I did feel pretty good after though.
@CheapRunnerMike I'm sure you've probably swam in water during your tri-races that I would consider "icey" because of my opinions on comfortable water temps. My hubby raced in 58 degrees this weekend...no thank you.

I have used ice water situations back when I used to dance. But I never liked it.

Sidenote: Can everyone think happy thoughts for me at 11am Central today? Or clap you hands for me and all the other .

 

[Mickey's sweetheart]

AQOTD: I do ice baths after long runs towards the end of a training cycle as I approach a race. I think it does help with recovery. Besides, if it's good enough for Meb, it's good enough for me.

 

[rteetz]

QOTD: Do you ever use an ice bath, or soaking your legs in ice water, as a form of recovery? If not, why and would you consider it in the future? (Todays QOTD is submitted by a fellow poster. Just wanted to say thanks to this particular poster and others for the suggestions! Keep them coming!)

I never have. I know a lot of football guys do but I just never did it. I might consider it in the future I'm not sure.

 

[ZellyB]

Sidenote: Can everyone think happy thoughts for me at 11am Central today? Or clap you hands for me and all the other .

 

[CheapRunnerMike]

ATTQOTD: Only if you count the pool at the Contemporary the afternoon after the WDW 5k in January. Brrrrrr (It actually wasn't that cold according to the rest of my family but I am a baby with cold water.) I did feel pretty good after though.
@CheapRunnerMike I'm sure you've probably swam in water during your tri-races that I would consider "icey" because of my opinions on comfortable water temps. My hubby raced in 58 degrees this weekend...no thank you.

I have used ice water situations back when I used to dance. But I never liked it.

Sidenote: Can everyone think happy thoughts for me at 11am Central today? Or clap you hands for me and all the other .

Oh ya, that's a good point! I had a Long Course race earlier this year that was in a frigid canal...the run was blistering hot, around 90º, and as soon as I crossed the line I darted for the icy waters. It was fantastic.

Good luck with !!!