Workouts
I took Monday through Wednesday off completely from working out. I did do a bit of walking around Denver. Thankfully, I wasn’t quite as sore as I was last year post-race (when I didn’t leave my couch for 24 hours). For you runners out there about to do your first marathon, watch this video so you are prepared. And it’s funny.
Joey is too cute not to kidnap
On Saturday I also used the bikeshare to enjoy the beautiful day and bike around town.
Weekend
When I woke up on Saturday morning and scrolled through twitter on my phone, I momentarily felt a pang of jealousy reading tweets about races and long training runs. Then I made a big brunch, relaxed on the couch and got over it.
This weekend was full of things I haven’t done much of in the last few months:
- Casual trail runs. We found a perfect new trail in Rock Creek Park for weekend runs. (Neil and I both bought new trail shoes on Friday).
- Casual bike riding.
- An attempt at shopping (I say attempt because the stores were so crowded I would immediately leave them. Now I remember why I love online shopping).
- Drinking way too much wine and not worrying about how it would feel the next day.
- Cooking new recipes. I made two recipes out of the Thrive cookbook and loved them both.
It ended with an awesome family dinner at Matt & Kristen’s – they are not only the best cooks but they let me take home leftovers. It was a good end to the weekend.
Still, at the end of the day I felt restless and not quite myself. It was the first time in ages I hadn’t spent a few hours of my weekend working out and I really missed it. I’m not sure what this means for the next few weeks, but I do feel completely recovered from the marathon and ready to move on.
Glad to hear you are feeling recovered! Maybe long bikes to enjoy the fall weather and scenery are in your future.
where in rock creek did you go trail running? i went for the first time this weekend and it was great! did the trail next to beach drive, not sure what it’s called.
We go next to beach drive all the time! Most often the one on the right (if your back is to the parking lot) because there are no horses allowed and I don’t have to worry about my dog attacking one. Is that the one you do? It’s rocky but fun.
It always feels empty not doing a long run after weeks of training for a big race. Even as I am so OVER marathon training, with my race 2 weeks away, I know I’ll miss the routine.
Kudos on the wine, food, and trails. A cure all for everything!
Isn’t it funny how twitter can make us jealous of other people working out?
It looks like you had a great weekend though
This is why recovery weeks are glorious. They totally let your body rest, you have fun, and then make you excited to jump right back in.
I did the same last week and hid. happy hour? soon? oh crap, we aren’t FB friends! email me so I can invite you to something!!
The end of that video is the best! hahaha I can’t wait to be those people in two weeks. I’d say I would be taking an ice bath after (it’s amazing how much they help…I was hardly sore after 20 this weekend), but I know myself well enough to know that it’s not going to happen. I’m sure I’ll consume too much alcohol, won’t stretch enough, and won’t shower before going to dinner at The Majestic. I hope that’s acceptable post-marathon behavior!
Sounds like a great recovery week!
hahah i love love that video. meanwhie what to do now? just run more miles during MCM?!? what who said that…btw is that restaurant i suggested ok (i forget which one already it had pizza though). still debating on whether or not you should carry water or gatorade, stay tuned…likely water?!? lol…shot bloks and gels? i have to get you this stuff on saturday aka 12 days from now!! miss you, can’t wait to see you