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Runner Recovery Starter Pack
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items A list of things I used, and still use, to help take care of my body as a runner. Some items will be approximates and alternatives, but the goal is to provide ample items that will assist in both preventative and post injury care if necessary. Most y...
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Recovery
Nutrition
Strength
Apps
Recovery
Items to help prevent injuries, or help you recover from them as quickly as possible.
Great to use for rolling out knots and kinks throughout the body. Loosen those muscles back up.
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An alternative to the lacrosse ball, but used for the same reason. Roll out those knots and kinks.
Tennis Balls
Sometimes you need to roll out a large section of the body all at once. These are the instances foam rollers were made for.
Foam Rollers / Balance Trainers: Sports & Outdoors
Targeted pulsing body massage that knocks out knots with no issue at all. A must have, just in general, not even just for runners.
Therabody
Nutrition
Some of my favorite snacks and treats for pre/post runs, and recovery fuel to keep you in the best running shape possible.
Delicious protein cookies available in an assortment of flavors. Who said you couldn't have your cake and eat it too?
Protein Cookies
An alternative to Quest, again, these protein cookies are delicious. A variety of flavor options to choose from. Dig in!
Lenny and Larrys: Lenny & Larry's | The Complete Cookie
Cookies not your thing? Quest has an assortment of bars packed with protein in a variety of excellent flavors.
Protein Bars
If protein shakes are more your speed, then this brand might be one worth trying. And it's loaded with protein!
Core Power Protein Shakes: High Protein Drinks for Recovery and Nutrition
An alternative protein shake brand. I enjoy these quite a bit as well. And they are a small compact size!
Our Protein Shakes
Strength
Weights and items to help you become a stronger, faster runner.
Resistance bands great for body weight, body based exercises and stretches to strengthen targeted parts of the body.
Resistance Bands - Strength Training Gear
Great for building strength without needing an entire gym, or room full of equipment.
Dumbbells
Another weight type great for building strength without needing an entire gym, or a room full of equipment.
Strength Training Kettlebells - Sports & Outdoors
Apps
Apps used to keep track of running and recovery data! Everything from daily mileage and step counts, to hours of sleep and more.
This is thee runner's app. Track your runs (including gps maps), the mileage on your shoes, keep up with runners you follow, and more.
Strava
Using a Garmin watch for your run (and more) data? You'll want this app to sync and transfer data to your phone! This is how it gets onto Strava as well.
Garmin Connect
Nike has their own running app, similar to Strava, though I'm not sure how close they are in functionality. Could be something to check out!
Nike Run Club App