AM 6 miles Pipeline trail from Burch Hollow out 3 and back. Sat in the river for 10 minutes after. It sure is cold. I always heard 20 minutes of ice was the best for you to combat inflamation and soreness. Anyone have a more recent approach or data on the latest research on the subject. What I've read was lowering the muscle temp by 10 degrees for 10 minutes is recommended. Which I was told takes about 20 minutes in an ice bath of about 50 -60 degrees. I've had great success using ice baths. One great runner here has gone as far as putting a commercial ice machine in his garage and ices all the time. Karl Malone and John Stockton both have said iceing immediately after games is what extended their playing careers. It was common to see them as soon as they were out of the game for the night with two big ice bags on both knees. Most athletes know recovery is as important as the workout.
PM 2 miles easy around Sugar house park. |