After running Chicago Marathon on Sunday I started to feel a bit under the weather when I came home. I think a combination of kicking butt at the race and traveling with the climate change left me feeling exhausted.
Monday and Tuesday were relaxation days. I knew I wanted to get a massage this week but I was afraid to go too soon because I thought it may hurt too much.
Wednesday I was feeling better so wanted to go out for a short run. Nothing too long nor intense but I thought it may do me good…..wrong! I only did 3 miles and felt ok during it, but later that night I started to feel stuffed up again and spent the whole next day in my pj’s.
It was nice to just veg out for another day though knowing that I did not have anything planned. Friday I worked all day, so nothing exciting there. Saturday I slept in. When I did get up and around I didn’t have anything scheduled, so I decided to test out my legs again on a run. I didn’t have a plan on how long I was going to go, I was just going to go on how I felt. I made it just under 8 miles. Other than a few tights spots, I felt good during the whole time. After returning home, I finally went and got a well-deserved massage. I think they need to call the place I go house of pain because that is what it felt like. It was good, but I was definitely sore! I am glad I didn’t have anything planned for afterwards. That evening I came home and relaxed the rest of the night.
Looking forward to what this coming week brings! Only 2 more weeks till my next race! -L
Glad you were able to rest up this week. A post race massage sounds perfect! I can't believe you are racing again so soon after the marathon!
ReplyDeleteWell I wouldn't say I am "racing" Running easy, yes.
DeleteYou could skip running for the next 2 weeks and still crush your next race! Last year I ran a half 6 weeks after Chicago with only one 10 miler in the time and I nearly PR'd! I love that residual fitness from marathon training.
ReplyDeleteHaha. I couldn't skip two weeks! That's just crazy talk:)
DeleteI got sick after running the Chicago Marathon, too! Definitely the stress of running a marathon plus all the travels can really wreak havoc on your body. I wish you a speedy recovery! Super excited for you to run Wine and Dine!
ReplyDeleteYes, it all played a part in being sick I'm sure. I'm glad to finally be feeling better.
DeleteI can only imagine how much that massage must have felt after a full marathon! That "hurts so good" feeling after a half is bad enough for me! Glad you were able to rest up and recover...good luck on your next running adventure!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure hopping on a plane with lots of germs flying around doesn't help when your immunity is low after a race. I love getting massages but I wait about a week after the marathon. My massage therapist is a runner and knows how to be gentle. :)
ReplyDeleteI really need to get massages more often! I d on't usually feel sore,but everything feels like over-cooked pasta (in a very good way).
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a good recovery week. Every once in a while I like to get a massage that feels good in the moment, but right now my calves need the torture to get the knots out.
ReplyDeleteYou are a machine! Rest up and I hope you feel 100% soon!
ReplyDeleteLike Wendy, I also had a couple great races after a marathon and that included a food poisoning incident too. Take it easy, cuz your next race should be great but only if you don't overdo it. Is Wine and Dine you next race?
ReplyDeleteI try to schedule my massages for a day or 2 following a race it really helps with my recovery. Hope you are feeling better!
ReplyDeleteI waited a bit to get a massage after Tink, but so worth it. Relaxing? No, but they certainly know how to work all the knots out.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your recovery! I've been wondering about when I should schedule a massage after the Philly marathon.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are feeling better. I had planned on a post race massage last week as well. But, I couldn't lay on my knees (ugh!) so I put it off until this week. How exciting to have another race in just 2 weeks. You'll do fantastic! Thanks for linking, Lacey!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a nice week of recovery! I really should get a massage! Hope you are feeling better!
ReplyDeleteMassages have been one of my favorite parts about this training cycle! I have had two so far and they are definitely awesome- although the last one she really got my knees and quads and hamstrings good and I think I didn't recover enough before trying to run! I spoke with a different therapist last night and she told me about the types of massage and what I should focus on pre and post run.
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