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National Recovery Day

CREATED Jul. 11, 2012

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  • Today marks the first annual "National Recovery Day" - encouraging all U.S. athletes to bring attention to proper athletic recovery. Video by nbc26.com

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Green Bay, WI -

With Packers training camp just two weeks away, most players are busy working out on their own.  But, Wednesday (July 11th) they are encouraged to take the day off!

Gatorade and the National Athletic Trainers' Association are announcing the first annual "National Recovery Day."  A day when U.S. sports takes a break from competition.

Packers head athletic trainer Pepper Burruss stopped by NBC26 TODAY to talk with Jenny Evans about the important day.