Your immune system gets a boost, making you more likely to fight off winter colds. Cold exposure also activates increased calorie-burning brown fat and being outdoors means absorbing much-needed vitamin D.
But regardless of how you feel now, the best thing you can do for your health and recovery is take it easy for the next few weeks. By resting properly, you will recovery faster and be able to return to training again quicker.
If you’re unsure what you should be eating the day before the Brighton Marathon 10K, let’s go back to basics and look at the 10 top foods to eat before Event Day…