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#168 What Runners Should Do IMMEDIATELY Post-Marathon to Kickstart Their Recovery, and How to Base Build for Next Season

Doctors of Running Podcast

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Recovery Tips and Preventing Blood Clots After a Marathon

This chapter provides tips on what to do after completing a marathon, focusing on the importance of movement and circulation to prevent blood clots. The speaker advises wearing compression socks, walking around frequently, and doing leg exercises during long periods of sitting. They also mention that being on hormonal birth control can increase the risk of blood clots and suggest delaying long flights after a race to allow time for rest and hydration.

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