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We often hear that the benefits of training are absorbed while we're recovering. What can you do to speed your recovery from a hard run so that you're ready to go again sooner? Former Olympic marathoner, coach and author Pete Pfitzinger describes some of the best things to do after your next run. (12:34)

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Scott is a veteran running, fitness, and health journalist who has held senior editorial positions at Runner’s World and Running Times. Much of his writing translates sport science research and elite best practices into practical guidance for everyday athletes. He is the author or coauthor of several running books, including How to Increase Mileage Running, Advanced Marathoning, and Foods That Cut Inflammation to Improve Performance. Other Hearst Subscriptions Slate, The Atlantic, the Washington Post, and other members of the sedentary media. His lifetime running odometer is past 110,000 miles, but he’s as much in love as ever.