Ice baths?

[tuggyruns]

Do you do them? Do you think they work? I tried one tonight after my 17, but apparently I am the worlds biggest wuss..I couldn't handle it. It also doesn't help that it was 45 degrees out when I finished my run.

Woman up and do it or don't worry about it? What does h&f say?

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[runaways]

Meh, I never have. But that doesn't mean they don't work. I just would rather do what I can with stretching and foam rolling rather than voluntarily submerse myself in icy water.

[cinco]

I don't think I could do them in the winter. It takes me hours to warm up after my long runs lately! Last summer I just jumped into our cold pool. It was fantastic. I've never added ice though, just really cold water. It helps, but I'm still not doing it in the winter.

[clseale]

I did them during Chicago training & once I got over the fear, I actually really enjoyed them. It was also the middle of summer. Ditto not doing them in the winter. I would run, stretch, ice bath, shower , foam roll. I could definitely feel a difference in my legs.

[secretlyevil]

I'm so glad this question was asked!

[libbygrl109]

I think they worked for me, though I did them in the summer/early fall when it was much warmer outside. The trick I learned was to get into cold water, then pour in the ice. A hot beverage and a sweatshirt for my upper body helped, too. I can't imagine doing them in the winter, though. It's hard enough for me to warm up after being outside in the cold.

[gt7301b]

There is no way in hell I'd do one in the winter. The only time I've done an official ice bath was after my marathon, but like cinco I get in the cold pool after a long run.

[kams]

I like them - I notice a difference. Lots of ice and cold water. It only stings for a minute, and I always tell myself that if I'm badass enough to train long & hard enough to warrant an ice bath, then I can handle the temp.

That said, I've never done it in the winter except for after my two winter marathons that both took place in AZ.

[secretlyevil]

That's a good idea, my pool isn't heated. I could just jump into it during the winter. Well, Florida's winter after my longer runs.