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Ice is nice aka Dixie Cup Revolution

4/27/2011

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Hello running pals!  Today I would like to talk about ice.  We have all heard the acronym RICE right?  Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation.  This is what you do when you are injured.  Ice is so helpful in helping your sore muscles recover more quickly.  I am nursing a bit of calf pain soreness right now and I am getting ready to ice the ol puppies down.  What I like to do is fill small Dixie cups with water, pop em in the freezer and bam you have really big ice cubes with a wrapper that keeps your hand from getting cold (sorta).  Peel the cup down to expose the ice and rub whatever is hurting until it's melted which is usually around 3-4 minutes.  This direct ice contact is much colder than using a cold pack and more effective in less time.  I can't stress ice enough.  If you are sore use ice and you will feel better faster than if you don't use ice...FACT BOMB! 

Until next time my running renegades.
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