What Comes After the Triple Bypass?
The Triple Bypass officially was upon us this past weekend and I am a proud spouse to one of the finishers Jess, who absolutely killed it on the bike paths.
We also got to see the new Tundra jerseys in action. I’m a believer that the jerseys easily improved our team's speed up mountains. No one can prove to me otherwise.
For those of you that are not familiar with the race. The Triple Bypass consists of 118 miles, 3 mountain passes, and over 10,800’ feet of elevation gain. It's no easy feat and not one to balk at.
With our team crossing the finish line this past weekend — and while the race might be over, the post race recovery begins. What happens after a big effort can sometimes be just as important as the training that led up to it. That’s where active recovery comes in.
What Is Active Recovery?
Active recovery involves low-intensity, intentional movement that promotes healing, restores mobility, and keeps your system moving without adding extra stress. It’s about strategic recovery and decision making so you can feel better, faster.
Why It Matters: The Benefits of Active Recovery
✅ Improved Circulation
Helps flush out metabolic waste (lactic acid) and brings fresh blood flow to sore, fatigued muscles.
✅ Decreased Muscle Soreness & Improved Return of Mobility
Gentle motion reduces stiffness and keeps tissue pliable.
✅ Decreased Loss of Power & Strength
Power and muscle strength can begin to dissipate as early as 3 days without use. By reintegrating movement in a reasonable time period we avoid loss in these areas.
✅ Improved Return of Heart Rate Variability
Heart rate variability is linked to our body's ability to recover. Another way to look at it is our potential risk for injury. By implementing an active recovery plan, heart rate variability has the capacity to return to baseline faster.
What are the best exercises and options for active recovery?
Low-impact exercises that get your heart pumping — around 30 to 60% of your maximum heart rate.
Walking
Swimming
Light jogging
Biking
Hiking
Yoga
Tai chi
Stretching
In some cases, such as after a marathon, with experienced runners, running the next day is sometimes the best option. All of these can be forms of active recovery as they get the heart pumping helping fatigued and sore tissues reset.
Recovery is where progress happens.
Let your body absorb the hard work you put in by giving it the right kind of attention post-race. Active recovery helps you bounce back stronger, reduce your injury risk, and gear up for your next adventure.
See you back on the trails (or the next start line)!
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