I meant to post sooner, but I found I needed some time to separate myself from the marathon and let it all sink in---to reflect on the past 9 months, and to let my body begin to recover.
Recovery has been interesting. It's been a combination of ups and downs. I miss my long runs. But my body still isn't capable of running more than 30 or 40 minutes at a time w/out fatigue. I've cut back to running 3 days a week. I'm just now (2 1/2 weeks after the marathon), beginning to feel my energy coming back in my legs. Nice, slow, steady running for this girl. If I push at all, I pay for it the next day. No aches or pains--just fatigue. So, I'm trying very, very hard to be patient and just enjoy leisurely activity.
It's hard NOT to run faster or harder--my mind wants to take over. It gets frustrated, and even though I KNOW that I need to focus on recovery, the amateur competitor in me struggles with my logical side. So, I've had to spend some time just repeating to myself that it's okay. No rushing. Take time. Relax. Your not in any hurry. You just completed something that took 9 months to reach and it took a big physical toll--it's time to just enjoy yourself.
I will post more soon. It's lunchtime and I'm hungry. I've decided to keep the blog going--more to come.
I started a Yoga class last week. Bikram or "Hot" Yogs. Class is taught in a heated room (about 105 degrees). I always leave feeling so calm and relaxed, but also that I've worked really hard. It's a tougher workout than I expected.
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