After Tri Recovery

This is what I have learned about recovery:

Immediately after race:
After the race, the first goal is hydration, drink water or electrolyte replacement drinks and try to eat a complex carbohydrate snack within 15 minutes of the race. Your first after race meal should be eaten within 2 hours of ending your race.

First day or two:
Nutrition should still be focused on carbohydrates, hydration and protein. Hot/ cold therapy and massage is beneficial for sore muscles. Begin gentle workouts to keep your body moving such as walking or swimming. Also make sure to get enough sleep 9-10 hours at night plus naps!

Days 3-7:
Return to normal training, cut workout volume by at least 25-30% during this week.

This page provides more detailed information.

I think this information is pretty accurate, the first day or two are the worst as far as soreness goes. By day three I am feeling pretty good and want to workout again, but I find that if I push it too hard, I end up feeling tired quick! Today is day three after Vikingman and I still feel like I needed another rest day, so far all I have done is mild walking. I think tomorrow I will try to get a swim in, the next day a bike, and if I am lucky maybe a short run by the end of the week! After that it's time to start training for Spudman.