Nutrition post-race was a huge factor for me. Immediately after the race, I had to have somewhat *healthy* recovery calories, something like slamming a chocolate milk. Then alternating water with my post-race beer. Solid meal, like a sandwich, within a reasonable timeframe.

When I did beer immediately after the race, the headaches were *legendary*.

Light recovery spin or even just a walk and some stretching. Can't do much else.

-- gnat!