# Journal — 24 May 2026

- URL: https://blog.kochie.io/journal/2026-05-24
- Date: 2026-05-24
- Tags: programming, food, running, training, melbourne

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![Ruben Toasted Sandwich from Pound Cafe](https://blog.kochie.io/images/journal/IMG_9520.jpg)

One thing I've found that helps after a long run is to do a fast (<4:00min/km)
speed session the following to squeeze all the lactic acid out of your legs.

At least that's what I wanted to believe on the treadmill this morning.

After that my recovery continued on with an excursion to South Yarra's
[Pound Cafe](https://instagram.com/poundmelbourne) - I have and always will have
a weakness for a Ruben.