Here is a the link to the marathon recovery plan:
http://running.competitor.com/2013/09/training/the-importance-of-recovery-after-a-marathon_59478
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
First Run after Marathon
January 17, 2014Went for my first run after completing the marathon about a week ago. After reading several articles about recovering, the general consensus is that you are indeed supposed to rest. I am using a guide suggested by Competitor. I am not an elite runner or even a fast runner for that matter. So I am playing it safe by taking the opportunity to rest. Competitor suggests at least a week of rest, with maybe a few short, easy jogs or cross training thrown in. Then, a couple of weeks of easing back in to it. This is very hard, as my legs feel surprisingly good after the marathon. I think the training for the marathon was harder than the marathon itself. I feel just as accomplished making it through the training as I do making it through the marathon! Especially while working full time as a nurse.
This is a view from the trail. It was just a short 2.2 mile run by Pismo Beach. My legs felt great though and it felt good to be running. Granted it has only been 5 days, but that can feel like 5 weeks to a runner!
Sunday, January 19, 2014
FIRST MARATHON, FIRST BLOG
JANUARY 11, 2014
COASTAL TRAIL RUNS
WOODSIDE/CRYSTAL SPRINGS
TRAIL MARATHON
FINISH LINE!!
26.2 Miles
5:25:15
2nd Place Gender Age Group
6th Place Gender
28th Place Overall
First marathon was a blast! Beautiful trails, perfect weather. 53 degrees with a light shower around mile 21. Got stung by a bee at mile 9, and developed a little calf tightness toward the end. But overall, a great experience. Hubby was there to congratulate me at the finish line. I was sore for a couple of days after, but I have been resting this week. Can't wait to get back out there and train for the next one! Hopefully a 50K or 50 miler! GO RUN!
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