Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Recovery

This has to be the most difficult period of time following a marathon.  Nothing hurts, in particular, and some days I feel just great when I run, but when I reach a certain point (three miles on my first day back running), I feel EXACTLY like I did in mile 20 of the marathon.  I hit the wall, hard.  There is nothing left in my account,and I realize that it will take time for it to build up again through the slow process of training, rest, and good nutrition.

Monday I went six miles before beginning to wear out - can I go seven today?

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