You are quite right Daniel - not recommended but too enjoyable for me to resist!  My excuse, though, is that I find that my core temperature goes right down after a hard race (especially a winter one) and I become quite chilled - and nothing else brings it up again in the same way.  I don't know how some athletes can have iced baths afterwards e.g. Paula Radcliffe is famous for these - I think I would die of hypothermia! 

High louise,

I read through some wight lifting tips once (dont quote me) but it mentions that after a session of muscular work its not a good idea to have a hot bath as it keeps your mussels tence and the best thing to do is have a luke warm bath so your mussels can relax correctly. I cant resist hot baths after cross counrtys anyway...

Runners High!  hmmm!  not all the time - but I do feel really pleased with myself after completing a hard session or after a race thats gone to plan - so hopefully you'll get there!  I agree with Marge that my highlight is a nice hot bath after a tough race/session!