Friday 17 April 2015

Run - normal legs

Although I've run a few marathons, it's always a surprise after the race when my legs don't feel like they belong to me for a few days. I think of myself as reasonably fit and healthy, but post marathon my joints creak, I stiffen up after sitting still for a few minutes, and stairs are an incredible challenge (to the amusement of my children). Post marathon, my feet seem to be fine, but the rest of me needs a few day to remember how to work properly.




Luckily the amazing after-glow of having running 26.2 miles is lasting a bit longer than the physical discomfort.  This probably isn't my last marathon-themed post as it feels like a big achievement, both mentally and physically, even though it was my 5th marathon. It's very hard to explain to someone who hasn't run anything of a similar distance, but the amount of training and preparation involved is immense, so when it all goes to plan it creates a truly fantastic feeling.

It's also quite draining, so I haven't felt like blogging for a few days - hope to get back on track over the weekend as I'm really looking forward to catching up with lots of blogs I've missed.

6 comments:

  1. hope your body forgives you soon. I've done two power walking marathons, and understand the training discipline. and the feeling of elation that you did it xxx enjoy it x

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    1. It's beginning to feel a bit more like it should! I'm really impressed with the power-walking marathons (Moonwalk?) - I find power walking so hard. And I agree about the sense of elation - it's hard to describe to someone who hasn't done it but it's such an intense emotion. Which is why I'm thinking about which marathon to do next ...

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    2. I'm not entirely sure my power walking technique is that good, it is very hard to get right..... but it's kinder on my ankles than running. One of the hardest things is that it's takes so much longer, every training walk is so long..... My walking buddy has moved away so I'm not moonwalking this year, at the moment I feel ok about it, but I know nearer the time I shall feel I am missing out.....

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    3. I hope you can find another training partner - I find it helps me so much to run with other people, it ends up being more of a social event than exercise!

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  2. Hats off! I could walk slowly, but the running would fill me with fear. Congratulations on completing another marathon!

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    1. Thank you! Just thinking what to tackle next ...

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