[everest2005]

Has anyone every tried ice baths as a form of recovery after tough sessions?

 

[goldbeetle]

Has anyone every tried ice baths as a form of recovery after tough sessions?

Yep 3-4 times a week great for recovery,not a pleasant experience tho

 

[steepler]

If it's good enough for Paula it good enough for me!

 

[goldbeetle]

If it's good enough for Paula it good enough for me!

so is going to the toilet in the street but you dont have to copy everything I suppose

 

[Trinity]

Any run over 15 miles I have a cold bath.
Not ice... but c c c cold water, and at this time of the year it is blimmin freezin!

It's worth it though...I did 20 on Sunday, had a 20 minute cold bath after followed by a warm shower and my legs are fine...no aches at all

 

[Greg]

Yep, really like them. I have one after an intervals session, seems to really speed up recovery. I used to struggle the run after an intervals session, and ice baths have made it much easier now.

 

[everest2005]

Thanks for all the replies guys, I didn't realise the use of ice baths was so widespread and effective. I'll have to start taking them after a hard session.

 

[hammerite]

I've not had ice, but like trinity had a cold water bath. I think it works, not got huge experience to compare it with though.

I've had a couple in the summer after long runs. I tried last weekend after a long run but wimped out straight after I put my feet in the water, too cold !!

 

[Taffboy]

Used to live near the sea so dipped in there after a run. Now have to have a cold bath after a long run. Really helps the shins which can burn a bit after a long run.

 

[msfenetre]

How long do you spend in a cold water/ice bath?

 

[Trinity]

hammerite... c'mon, if I can do it I'm sure you can too!!

I usually stay in for 20 minutes... absolute minimum of 15. It's not so bad with a jumper on, mug of hot choc and a few games on the mobile

 

[debbo]

I've tried it, but I'm too much of a wimp to get in - it makes my feet sore. Apart from wearing wet suit booties, any suggestions?

 

[hammerite]

hammerite... c'mon, if I can do it I'm sure you can too!!

I usually stay in for 20 minutes... absolute minimum of 15. It's not so bad with a jumper on, mug of hot choc and a few games on the mobile

It gives me terrible flash backs of Tough Guy though Trin!! (could've been a good method for training for it though!)

 

[everest2005]

Tried my first ice bath last night - damn it was cold! And it hurt! My legs feel good today though.

 

[steepler]

Until your legs are chilled but not blue!

 

[soldier]

Wow, I think I am going to have to try this. It sounds fun!

 

[Trinity]

Wow, I think I am going to have to try this. It sounds fun!

It's worth a try...but you do have a strange idea of fun