The Checkup: It Will Take 14 Days to Recover from the Philadelphia Marathon


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• Runners, congrats on the big finish yesterday! I hope you feel a massive sense of accomplishment; running 26.2 or 13.1 is no small feat. Now begins the recovery phase of your marathon experience. Check out this detailed, science-backed recovery plan for how get your body back in working order the right way. [McMillan Running]

• This is now the New York Times does Thanksgiving dinner. (Spoiler: It looks delicious.) [New York Times]

• Forget all your preconceived notions of what an “athletic body” looks like. These amazing photos of Olympians show how diverse athletes’ bodies really are. [My Modern Met]

• This is yoga, the eco way. [Prevention]

• You deserve a good night’s sleep. Here are 27 ways to guarantee one tonight. [Greatist]