So... I thought the 'TAPER' was bad.... well let me just say that the week-2 weeks following the marathon are painful. More mentally than anything.... but its driving me insane. It also doesnt help that i am NOT a patient person what so ever. I have a hard time being ok with recovering from my 26.2 mile race. This is absolutely insane i know... but i feel like i SHOULD be doing more. I spent the last 6 months of my life busting my ass to get to marathon running shape.... and now im suppose to just kind of lay low. Its a strange change in pace. I guess that is why its totally common to get what they call the post marathon blues. They compare it to post pardom depression... so strange. I def felt that off and on last week..... but this week im more so just getting ants in my pants to run and get out there again.
This morning i got up early before work and went on a nice 4.5 mile run. When i got up it was still pretty dark out. Stars were out and the sky was super clear so it was actually a really nice way to start my run. Felt pretty good through out the run... with exception to my knee tweaking out a bit near the half way point. I think i need to take a day or two off from running on it and let it heal. I think its just sore from the mileage. I need to respect my body... regardless of what i would rather do.
Today Boston Marathon registration opened at 9:00 am. By 5:05 pm- registration was CLOSED. can you believe it closed in 1 day?!?!?!? So crazy. Record breaking day. I am so thankful i got in.... because i was having technical difficulties right along with everyone else this morning with the website... it was nuts.
Well, thats about all. Ran and lifted today so tomorrow is a rest day. No need to injure myself. I need to take it easy and keep things moderate the next few weeks. I really should try to enjoy it for now... because before i know i will be marathon training again.
So much for a realxing winter ;)
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