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Tapering. Travel. Nerves. Logistics.
Race week takes more out of you than most people realize.
And once the race is over, the work isn't. Your recovery begins before you even cross the finish line.
That’s where a smart recovery plan and the right tools make a difference.
Here’s how to use Rebound Recovery products to support your body before, during, and after your race.
1. Race Week Prep with ProHeat Warming Cream
Your body may be resting, but it still needs circulation, movement, and muscle activation leading up to race day.
Use ProHeat Warming Cream:
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Before shakeout runs or walks to enhance bloodflow
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On key mobility areas like calves, hamstrings, glutes, and hips before your race
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To maintain blood flow and joint mobility without overstretching cold muscles before race day
Apply it 15–30 minutes before your light movement or race warm-up.
Pro-tip: If it’s cold on race morning, use it at the start line to help keep muscles active and reduce tightness before the first few miles.
2. Post-Race Recovery with Elite Recovery Cream
Once you’ve crossed the finish line, your body is inflamed, glycogen-depleted, and your muscles are full of microtears from the effort.
This is the critical window to support your recovery process. Although it might be tempting to just crash, don't.
Use Elite Recovery Cream:
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Post-race evening (on sore, tight, or inflamed areas)
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Before bed to calm discomfort and support sleep
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2x Daily in the 2–4 days after racing, especially if DOMS sets in
Apply to quads, calves, knees, hips, or anywhere you took repetitive impact.
Its ingredients broad spectrum hemp, arnica, MSM, turmeric work to support soreness relief without blocking the bodies natural healing process.
3. Bonus: What to Avoid
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Don’t go straight from finish line to inactivity
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Don’t apply ice and then expect blood flow to bounce back
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Don’t skip recovery tools thinking “I’ll just rest”
Recovery is active. Use movement, hydration, and products that work with your body to help you come back better.
TL;DR
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Use ProHeat Warming Cream during race week and before your race to keep mobility and blood flow consistent
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Use Elite Recovery Cream post-race to support tissue repair, reduce pain, and reduce soreness
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Apply both intentionally, based on your training cycle and effort level
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Recovery starts before the race ends support your system accordingly
Feel Better After You Cross the Line
Race day is a test. Recovery is the reset.
If you want to feel good again by Monday or be ready to train by the next weekend, supporting your system makes all the difference.
Feel Better Doing Hard Things with Rebound Recovery.
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