Training for and competing in an endurance sport such as the duathlon produces repetitive stress to the body, resulting in pain and inflammation from the motions involved with running and cycling. Research with athletes has found that drinking tart cherry juice was beneficial for recovery by helping to reduce muscle pain and damage in addition to a range of whole-body benefits.

The use of foam rollers for the purpose of reducing muscle tension has become a widely accepted practice by athletes because it offers many of the same benefits as a professional sports massage. Regular foam rolling before and after your training sessions will help prepare your muscles for the work ahead and also help with post muscle recovery.

Achieving the perfect balance between a strenuous training schedule and proper recovery is critical in getting the best performance results and maintaining competitiveness as a duathlete. While the jury is still out regarding its usefulness, whole body cryotherapy is a growing method of recovery.