I wrote about each week of my 16-week marathon training plan, plus a full recap of the marathon itself. But what happens after the race? You train hard and then run 26.2 miles and then…what?
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My training plan came from the book The Non-Runner’s Marathon Trainer. One chapter is dedicated to each week of training, and then there is chapter 17, which gives some ideas on what to do after the race.
Marathon Training Tips: Week 17 (after the race)
Immediately after the race:
- Get warm if you are cold.
- Get into clean, dry clothes as soon as possible.
- Drink water or a sports drink.
- Take care of any blisters so they do not become infected.
- Ice any joints that are in discomfort.
- Take 400mg of Ibuprofen three times a day for the next two days, if necessary.
- Stretch to relieve muscle soreness.
Later after the race:
- Take a break from running for at least a few days, and gradually reintroduce it with short distances.
- Continue to apply the nutrition and exercise tips from previous weeks, to keep in optimal health.
- Hopefully achieving such a major goal as finishing a marathon has helped you to adopt and physically and mentally healthy lifestyle.
- You believed in yourself, thought positively, and completed your goal- now apply those attitudes to everything else in your life.
After finishing my marathon, I drank some water and coke, and my husband drove through Burger King, but I wasn’t very hungry. I thought I would be, but I think my body was just ready to relax and didn’t want to think about food!
Once we got home, I hobbled to my bed and lay there for a long time. I thought I would sleep, but I didn’t. I browsed Facebook and watched some TV, and mostly just didn’t move!
I never felt really sick, like I did after running my half-marathon, but I did get pretty sore. It was hard to walk for the next week.
And I haven’t run since then. I finished my marathon over six weeks ago, and I have not been out running at all. I’m sure I will run again. In fact, running such a huge distance has made shorter distances seem super possible. Half marathon? No problem! 5k? Be right back!
I love feeling like I’m capable of such a major feat. Will I do it again? Maybe!
Since we are talking about recovery after a marathon, it’s only fitting that I include a short review of Oofos. What are Oofos? Something that will make you go “Oo!”
I was sent a pair of Oofos sandals to try out, and the rumors are true. You can’t put them on without saying, “Oooohhh!” The original best-selling shoe is similar to a flip flop, but has a bio engineered footbed that provides cushioning and support that help your feet to recover after a run.
If you’ve ever run a long distance and then walked around, you know that special kind of discomfort! But if you slip your feet into a pair of Oofos after your run, you can walk around with happy feet!
Yes, Oofos are great to wear after a race, but I find myself wearing mine all the time! Going to the store…even just hanging around at home! They are comfy and stylish, and with all the color options, I’m sure I’ll be ordering another pair soon!
Good luck with your racing, recovery, and anything else you’re up to these days!
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54 comments
I like mocha
I love the Navy!
I like Aqua.
Im impressed with the long distance! I feel good to finish a 5k! lol
I like the black ones!
I like both the aqua and the navy :) I always wear black so I tried to deviate from the norm :-P
I love the aqua colored ones!
I like the plum
I like the lilac ones.
I love the kiwi color!
I like the black and the mocha
My favorite color is the aqua.
I got my niece a pair of aqua & she loved them. I think the kiwi or the plum are pretty, too.
My favorite is the Cloud color, thanks!
I would probably do the black or white since I could wear them with anything, but my favorite are the hot pink!
My favorite color is fuschia.
These really interest me, I’ve had my fair share of foot issues and am always doing extra exercises and stretches to help combat my problems. I like the black or the steel color.
I like the black
I want either the black or fucshia for the sandles.
I like the Navy & Melon colors :)
I’m digging the Fuchsia ones! Congrats on completing a marathon!!! That is WAY cool!!!!
I really like the Aqua color, but there are a lot of pretty colors to choose from.
The Navy is my favorite color
I like the aqua color best!
My favorite color is either cloud or lilac!
I like the Aqua and Kiwi.
Love the spring colors – I would like periwinkle or lilac
I like the Navy one’s!
Navy ones would be nice for the summer.
My favorite color is kiwi.
I like the lilac and melon.
Oofos has such fun colors! But I think my favorite is the Navy, which would be a pretty but neutral color.
I like Periwinkle!
I like the navy.
I like the steel. It is neutral but different than normal black or brown.
I usually wear black, but I love the lilac and aqua ones too!
I like the navy colored ones.
I love the cloud color the most
Aqua is my favorite Oofos color.
Mocha is my fav!
My favorite color is fuchsia.
I Like the Fucshia!
I love the Navy ones!
Wow, its hard to pick just one – all of the colors are great. I think I would first get the Black as a staple pair, and then get the Fucshia.
I like the aqua thong the most.
My favorite Oofos color is Aqua. It is the perfect color for Spring.
I like the navy color.
I like the black ones.
My favorite color is green!
Thank You for the chance
My favorite color is Periwinkle.
I ♥ the Lilac
I think the Cloud White is my favorite!
I like the black.
I really like the steel color!
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