Tissue Repair
2 articles
RecoverySeptember 27, 2026 · 12 MIN
Day-by-Day Tissue Repair Timeline After a 100K Ultramarathon
A 100K ultramarathon inflicts quantifiable damage across every tissue system — from creatine kinase levels spiking to 10,000-50,000 U/L at 24-48 hours to immune suppression lasting 2-72 hours post-race. This evidence-based recovery timeline maps the repair process from hour 1 through week 6 and shows exactly when each system is ready for training load.
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RecoverySeptember 17, 2026 · 11 MIN
Ultra-Distance Recovery Periodization: A 3-Week Structural Rebuild Plan
Completing a 50-mile to 100-mile ultra inflicts deep physiological damage that requires a structured 3-week recovery periodization: week 1 for tissue repair and sleep restoration, week 2 for gentle progressive loading, and week 3 for return to structured training. Rushing this timeline increases injury risk by 35–45%.
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