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And thats just as true when it comes to offeringmarathon recoveryadvice.

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sports cardiologist with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth

improving the health of your heart.

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Both moves help buildcore strength for running.

Last, but certainly not least, Dr. Higgins makes plenty of time for rest in his down time.

Sleep is so important for recoveryI have a go at average eight hours a night, he says.

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Catching quality zzzsallows the body to healthe tiny micro-tears your muscles sustain during regular bouts of exercise.

Marathon season will be back before you know it.

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