·         Marathon running is a demanding endurance sport that places significant physiological stress on the body, often leading to the accumulation of metabolic byproducts such as lactate. (3)

·         Elevated blood lactate levels can impede performance and contribute to fatigue during prolonged exercise. As such, optimizing recovery strategies becomes crucial for enhancing marathon runners’ performance and overall well-being.(1)

·         Active recovery techniques have garnered attention for their potential to expedite the removal of lactate from the bloodstream, thereby facilitating quicker recovery and potentially improving subsequent performance.

·         These techniques encompass a range of dynamic movements and exercises performed at low intensity during the post-exercise period.

·         Previous research has explored various active recovery interventions, including light jogging, cycling, and dynamic stretching, and their effects on lactate clearance in athletes across different disciplines. However, the specific impact of these techniques on blood lactate levels in marathon runners remains an area of ongoing investigation.

·         Understanding the efficacy of active recovery strategies tailored to marathon runners is essential for developing evidence-based recommendations that optimize training adaptations and performance outcomes. Moreover, elucidating the physiological mechanisms underlying the observed effects can provide valuable insights into the intricate interplay between exercise, recovery, and performance enhancement in endurance athletes.