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I’m An Endurance Physical Therapist, And These Are The 5 Things I Do After A Long-Distance Run

Posted on by Andrew Cassidy, PT, DPT

Lace-up your shoes, go for a run, take off shoes, and end of the session. Sound familiar? If your run time follows this pattern, you are not alone. Most runners admit they give little attention to recovery and cooling off after a long run. However, if you want to improve performance or are prone to injuries, you are doing yourself a disservice by skipping these recovery methods. Use the methods below as a guide to facilitate improved running recovery on your next long run.

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