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What to Do on a Recovery Day (and What to Skip)

September 7, 2026 by Elena Marsh Running Yoga and Mobility

What to Do on a Recovery Day (and What to Skip)

Rest is when your body absorbs the work you have done. It does not need to be complicated.

Do

A 20-minute easy walk
Gentle mobility or yoga
An extra glass of water and an earlier night

Skip

The "easy" run that drifts into tempo pace
Long stretching sessions on sore muscles

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