The training block is done. You've put in the 5am starts, the long runs in the rain, and you've tried every gel flavour known to man. Now it's time to think about the most important part of any training program – recovery.

On Sunday 11th October, we're teaming up with Up There Athletics to turn Builders into your Melbourne Marathon Recovery HQ, complete with free beers for the first 100 runners to show their bib or medal, recovery cocktails and refuel plan built for tired legs.

Leave it all on the course, then run (or limp) to the Builders.

SUNDAY 11TH OCTOBER – from 11am

— HYDRATION PLAN —

Beers
First 100 pots free for runners, courtesy of Up There Athletics.
Then $5 pots for runners until 5pm.
Just show us your bib or medal.

Coconut Collins
A great electrolyte replenisher.
Coconut water, Bundaberg Silver, Fino Sherry, lime
(non-alcoholic version available)

Pickle shots
Keep cramps at bay with a shot of pickle brine.
Add a shot of Jameson and make it a Pickleback if you’re feeling spicy.

$5 Pocari Sweat
A tried and tested runner's favourite.

— REFUEL PLAN —

Crumbed fish bun
With coleslaw, tartar sauce and American cheese.

Sunday Roast
Wood-roasted Scotch fillet, asparagus, smashed kipfler potatoes & salsa verde.

Melbourne Marathon Recovery HQ

Host your Grand Final Watch Party at the Pub