While I still make "novice" mistakes in the 42 km event, I think I am getting the hang of the art of recovery (since this is the enjoyable part).
Recovery starts immediately after crossing the finishing line. I walked around to the drink stations to rehydrate before doing a good stretch. Then a long walk (1 km) to catch a cab back to the hotel. After breakfast (carbo reload?) we went out for a walk with the kids (instead of dropping to sleep). Only in the afternoon did I caught up on sleep (after all, this was a night run).
Next day, went for a massage - 90 minutes deep tissue sports massage. Calves were tighter than I'd imagine, but the thighs were surprisingly ok. Took a dip in the pool, easy swimming. Legs felt 80% normal.
Went for yet another massage the following day (this is Thailand!). Legs felt 90% or better. Did more swimming.
Did not run for seven days (in both Hua Hin and Bangkok) and also due to the closure of the BKK airports. We had to book another flight out of Phuket on Dec 3. Took a van from BKK to Phuket, stopping over at Chumphon (a nice Novotel resort!). Looking forward to a run or two in Phuket.
PS: The closure of the international Suvarnabhumi airport on Tuesday and domestic Don Mueang airport a few day later left more than 100,000 stranded. Initially, we were under the impression that the closure was for only a day, which prompted us to go back to BKK to wait. But when the situation did not appear to improve, we went against our friend's advice and made booked the next available flight out of Phuket. With more explosions and higher tension in BKK, we only hope that the family get out of Thailand safely.
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