Why Runners Are Choosing Cryotherapy Over Ice Baths

Pounding pavement. Crushing miles. Chasing PRs.

Whether you’re a weekend 5K warrior or marathon veteran, you know the pain: sore quads, tight hamstrings, inflamed knees. And you know recovery is everything.

That’s why runners at every level are turning to cryotherapy—not just to bounce back faster, but to stay ahead of the pack.

What Is Whole Body Cryotherapy? 

Whole body cryotherapy exposes your body to ultra-cold air (-220ºF) for just 2–3 minutes.

It kickstarts blood flow, reduces inflammation, and supercharges muscle recovery—all without the misery of an ice bath.

You step in. You freeze. You dominate recovery.

Why Runners Use Cryotherapy

1. Reduces Inflammation After High-Impact Runs

 Every stride puts stress on your joints—especially knees, ankles, and hips.

Cryotherapy constricts blood vessels, drops inflammation fast, and then floods muscles with fresh oxygenated blood post-session.

Translation: faster recovery + less soreness.

2. Accelerates Muscle Recovery Between Training Blocks

Training for a race? Back-to-back workouts? Cryotherapy helps flush lactic acid, reduce muscle fatigue, and prep you for the next session faster.

More miles. Less downtime.

3. Prevents Overuse Injuries

Shin splints. Plantar fasciitis. IT band issues.

Cryo helps regulate inflammation before it turns into injury—so you don’t lose weeks of training to preventable pain.

4. Boosts Energy, Sleep, and Mental Focus

Cryotherapy releases endorphins, improves sleep quality, and sharpens focus.

When your head and body are in sync, every run feels smoother—and every race feels winnable.

From Sprinters to Marathoners, They’re All Using It

• Mo Farah – Olympic champion uses cryo for faster recovery and reduced soreness.

• Usain Bolt – Legendary sprinter turned to cryo to manage joint stress and extend career longevity.

• Shalane Flanagan – Former elite distance runner known for prioritizing recovery and anti-inflammatory modalities like cryotherapy.

Cryotherapy at GOAT Wellness: Recovery That Moves With You

No ice bath. No guesswork.

Just precision cold therapy designed for athletes who demand more from their recovery.

If you run, you recover. And at GOAT Wellness, you recover smarter.

Book Your Cryo Session Today!

Sore legs don’t get stronger. Recovered legs do.

Train hard. Run long. Recover like the GOAT.