Old 03-13-19 | 09:01 AM
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pdlamb
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The two things that help me most are food and distractions.

As soon as possible after you finish a hard workout, eat or drink something. My favorite is a banana with peanut butter or Nutella. 100-200 calories gets sugar moving into the bloodstream and muscles, and satisfies my cravings. For a while.

Distractions? Then it's time to do something else, rather than sit or walk through the kitchen. It's good to play Bicycle Mechanic for a while. Check out the tires for cuts or embedded glass or wires. Wipe down your chain, measure it, re-lube or replace as needed. What was that mystery creak, how can you fix it? Take a shower, put on clean clothes, go for a walk or go shopping with your significant other or a friend.
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