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Recovery and Whatever I Want

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For those of you that missed it, my half marathon/5k races came and went! Here is a recap of how they went last weekend.

Spoiler alert – I had a great time! FB_IMG_1653142410577

So, that meant this week I was going to do whatever I wanted. Sleep in? Sure, why not. Run a little? Yes! I didn’t have any plans, and it felt GREAT. Here’s what the week entailed:

Sunday – 13.1 – Cleveland Half Marathon. Actually, my Garmin had me at almost 13.5 so that’s what I’m going with.

Monday – 2.33 miles outside. I was TIGHT but wanted to get in a few miles to keep my legs moving. I also had been coming down with a slight cold, and knew the run would help me feel a little better. It did! 

Tuesday – 3.19 miles and felt better already!

Wednesday – 3.37 miles

Thursday –  4 miles

Friday – 3.81 miles – I somehow didn’t set my alarm and woke up an hour later than usual! Luckily, I was working from home and didn’t have to wake up my kids early for school (yay for summer!) so I was able to sneak in a short run before anyone woke up.  

Saturday –  3.39 miles run and a 2ish mile walk with the kids to breakfast

Total: 33.62 miles

 

Some questions for you:

  • How long do you take off after running a half marathon?
  • Do you get to “sleep in” in the summer?

 

 l am linking up with Deborah and Kim for the Weekly Run Down.

7 responses to “Recovery and Whatever I Want”

  1. deborahbrooks14 Avatar
    deborahbrooks14

    Congratulations on your half and glad you had a great time. I always take at least 2 rest days after a half to allow my body to start recovering and then a few days more of light runs

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  2. Kim at Running on the Fly Avatar
    Kim at Running on the Fly

    I don’t really take any time off after half marathons, these days, but I do try to go easy for the week following. Congrats on your half!

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  3. jenny Avatar
    jenny

    Ooh! I missed your race recap but will go back and read it. Glad you had a relaxing week! Yes, I love it when school is out- I can sleep a little later and my mornings are much less hectic.

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  4. Coco Avatar
    Coco

    Congrats on your Half! I probably would take a few days off running, or keep it short with Scooby!

    My summer schedule isn’t different, and now with going into the office more I have to be more precise with my morning routine.

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  5. Cari Avatar
    Cari

    Shocked you can sleep in with the minions, but glad you were able to rest and recover.
    It depends on the Half for me. I’ve done a few miles on Tuesday after a Sunday race, but they’re very low key

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    1. Melissa (I Crashed the Web) Avatar
      Melissa (I Crashed the Web)

      My version of sleeping in these days has changed! I was getting up 3-4 a.m. to do long runs, so anything later feels good.

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  6. runswithpugs Avatar
    runswithpugs

    I might take a few days off running after a half. I won’t go back to any serious miles for a week, but I do have to move.

    There is zero sleeping in if you want to run outside in Florida. In fact, I’m considering getting up earlier to beat the sunrise.

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