by Kevin Monahan
After taking a break from triathlon training to focus on family life, jumping back into the swing of things has been, well, a bit of a wake-up call for my almost 40-year-old body. My muscles and joints seemed to have formed a union while I was away, and their list of demands included more couch time and fewer miles.
As a vegan athlete, I’m pretty picky about what I use for recovery—no animal products, no weird chemicals, you get the idea. So when I stumbled upon a muscle gel that fit the bill, I figured it was worth a shot.
Enter Zealios Race Relief. The first time I tried it, I felt this amazing cooling sensation that made my legs think they’d just won the lottery. It was like my muscles were sipping a minty fresh smoothie after a tough workout. The best part? The relief wasn’t just instant—it stuck around, making the next day’s run less of a shuffle and more of a stride.
Using Race Relief has been like having a secret weapon in my training arsenal. Instead of groaning every time I stand up or climb stairs, I’m actually looking forward to pushing myself further. It’s helped me recover faster, so I can keep building on my progress without my body staging a full-on rebellion.
So if you’re feeling the aches and pains of ramping up your training—or just life in general—you might want to give something like this a try. It’s helped me turn those post-workout “ouches” into “let’s do this again!” moments, and that’s a win in my book.
