Whether you’re training for a marathon, logging daily miles, or picking up running as a new habit, your performance is only as strong as your recovery. As runners, we challenge our bodies with every stride — and it’s what we do after the run that determines how we show up for the next.

From managing muscle fatigue to boosting energy between sessions, here are 7 runner-approved recovery tips — including the ultimate relaxing bath products that transform your post-run routine.

1. Prioritize a Cool-Down Routine

Don’t sprint straight to the couch! Cooling down with a slow jog or walk helps regulate heart rate and prevents lactic acid buildup. Follow with dynamic stretches that target your quads, calves, hamstrings, and glutes.

2. Hydrate + Refuel Smart

Running depletes more than just water. Replenish electrolytes and fuel your muscles with a mix of protein and carbs within 30 minutes of finishing. Bonus: Add magnesium-rich foods like bananas, almonds, or dark leafy greens to support muscle recovery.

3. Take a Magnesium-Infused Bath

This is where recovery becomes a ritual.

A warm soak is more than just self-care — it’s science-backed muscle support. Coach Soak’s magnesium bath soaks are infused with fast-absorbing magnesium chloride, Dead Sea salt, and therapeutic essential oils. This blend helps replenish minerals lost during intense workouts while soothing tired joints and muscles.

Try Calming Lavender for evening runs, Cooling Peppermint after hot summer miles, or Energizing Citrus to start your day with a zing.

Tip: Add 1–2 cups of Coach Soak to your bath, soak for 20 minutes, and let the minerals work their magic.

4. Add the Best Bath Products to Your Kit

Elevate your bath game with the best bath products that do more than fizz — they recover. While traditional bath products focus on scent and bubbles, Coach Soak’s premium formulas combine aromatherapy with performance ingredients like magnesium, MSM, and Vitamin C crystals to nourish skin and support recovery.

Looking for an immersive post-run reset? Drop one into a warm tub and turn your bathroom into a personal spa.

5. Use a Magnesium Recovery Cream

On-the-go? No tub? No problem.

Coach Soak’s magnesium recovery creams are your portable recovery solution. With fast-absorbing magnesium, MSM, menthol, and essential oils, these creams are perfect for post-run leg relief — without needing a full soak.

Scents like Eucalyptus, Lavender, and Cooling Menthol give you targeted recovery + aromatherapy wherever you are.

6. Don’t Skip Sleep

Recovery happens while you rest. Deep sleep is when muscle tissue repairs and your body resets. Aim for 7–9 hours and establish a wind-down routine to improve quality. A warm bath with relaxing bath products like Coach Soak can help lower cortisol and ease you into deeper rest.

7. Stretch & Foam Roll Daily

Your foam roller is your friend — use it. Spend 10–15 minutes targeting the IT band, calves, and glutes. Follow up with static stretching to improve flexibility and prevent injury.

Level Up Your Recovery with Coach Soak

Running challenges the body. Coach Soak helps it recover stronger — so you can perform better. Our recovery solutions are designed for athletes who want more out of every mile:

• Magnesium Bath Soaks — Fast-dissolving flakes with essential oils
• Best Bath products for Runners — Skin-nourishing and muscle-friendly
• On-the-Go Recovery Creams — Portable, powerful, and peppermint-fresh

Experience the next level of natural recovery. Trusted by athletes. Powered by magnesium. Loved by runners.

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