You'll regret that

After my long run on friday as I was getting ready for my cold bath, (I had decided just to take a very cold bath, no ice because I had already taken off my shoes and didn't want to put them back on to go to the store..   lazy?  Yes) I get in the tub first and then turn the water on.  I haven't bathed in my tub much because the water doesn't get hot enough for me.  Well, I acidentally put hot water and it was really hot.  I wondered if it would stay that hot...  it did.  I let it keep filling up with hot water.  I knew I shouldn't, but I still did because I didn't know why I shouldn't. and it felt really-really good.  Then the doc came in and told me I would regret it.  hmmm...  dang...  why?

So right now it's almost 4 am (which has nothing to do with this story, well, except I had a huge blister on my toe, which i popped, which is now throbbing so I can't sleep, well, that and the long ol nap I had today) so I looked up why an ice bath and not a hot bath.  This is what about.com had to say:

Question: Should I soak in hot or cold water for the best post-run recovery?

Answer: I'll admit it -- I've dreamed about soaking in a hot tub during some of my long runs. Although it seems relaxing and therapeutic, a post-run hot tub or heating pad is definitely NOT recommended. The reason? After a long run or any tough workout, your joints and muscles are inflamed. If you put heat on them, the blood flow to those areas will increase, which can make them even more inflamed. In addition, you may already be slightly dehydrated post-run, and the heat from the hot tub may dehydrate you even more.

That's just great.  Well, it felt amazing, but I guess I won't do it again.  I was fine that day, but the next day I wasn't sore anywhere but my knee still hurt, well and my blistered toes.  =)
-Becka

 I have to admit that I also took a hot, hot, hot, hotter than hot, bath this run. It was amazing. I honestly felt great after and I can't complain! Maybe if I was injured I would not be saying the same thing!
But for now... oh it was soo sooo sooo nice!