By Matt Browning
Hutchinson’s Rhyan Galyon understands the importance of taking care of her body during soccer season.
“The best ways I know to take care of my body is to drink a lot of water and stretch good,” Gaylon said. “I knew this was the best way because staying hydrated keeps my energy up during games and it stops me from getting any type of cramps. Stretching helps me move freely and refrains me from getting any type of muscle strain.”
When the high school season is over, Galyon moves right into club season, which means no extensive rest from the wear and tear of soccer.
“I make sure take an Epson salt bath every so often to relax my muscles,” Galyon said. “But I do get a lot of rest which helps a lot with my recovery. I work a lot on stamina and recovering on the jog.”
Galyon said many high school athletes do not take the necessary precautions in terms of rest and recuperation.
“From my personal experiences, I think high school athletes should focus on taking care of their bodies more,” Galyon said. “You never know what kind of injury you could get because you decide not to take of your body. High school season is a long season. Recovery is important, right? A lot of the injuries we see in high school are from over use. So recovery and taking care of your body is super important.”
