Does anyone else get all the post-race feels? I’m feeling up and down this week, now that my half marathon is done.
In case you missed it, last Sunday, I ran the Cleveland half marathon. I came in at 2:06ish, which isn’t a PR or anything, but still faster than I was last year. My 5K time on Saturday was also faster, which I’m considering a win.
But now that the race is over, I’m feeling up and down. Happy that I can just run whatever I want in the mornings vs. stick to a training plan, and even sleep in a little again … but sad because I’m not sure what’s next!
This week I took it easy. I was feeling a little sore in my quads on Monday/Tuesday, and my feet were sore overall most of the week, but I felt pretty good otherwise. Here’s how the week turned out:
Sunday: Half marathon! 13.4ish miles total and the full recap is here. It was a good race with a good (new) course and I even got some fun photos! I also got in a 2 mile walk later in the day to keep the legs moving 🙂
Monday: Core workout and 2.11 miles walk/run. It felt good to sleep in! I decided to go out for a walk, but then felt okay and decided to do a little walk/run instead of just walking. My quads were sore but it felt good to move!
Tuesday: core workout and then 2.62 miles walk/run. This day was more running than walking, but still in recovery mode. Slow and steady!
Wednesday: Core workout and 3.31 miles walk/run, plus 2.5 mile walk later in the day. It was absolutely GORGEOUS out and I was so glad to get in a lunch walk. I saw some blue herons, turtles and more on the walk. It was LM’s birthday and we had a fun celebration that night.
Thursday: Core workout and 3.33 miles walk/run, plus 2 mile walk later in the day. It was another great day and I was thrilled to be able to get in a lunchtime walk in nature again, with more herons and turtles.
Friday: Core workout, 3.5 mile run and 3 mile stroller walk with LM. I had taken the day off to spend with LM as a belated birthday celebration – her birthday was Wednesday and she is now FIVE years old. Holy cow, where does time go? She decided she wanted to walk to the library and a coffee shop, but I decided we’d go to a coffee shop a little further away so she came along in the stroller. It was a great morning and I was happy to get in a 3 mile walk.
Saturday: 3.68 mile run and 2+ mile stroller walk with LM. My parents were in town, and after I got in a run, we decided to walk to the local farmer’s market and to LM’s ballet class, which got me in some good steps for the day. It was gorgeous and spring-like weather- I couldn’t have asked for anything better! Later in the day we celebrated LM’s birthday with a few friends of hers from school. It was her first friend birthday and she had a blast! Next month we’ll do the same with my son – it will likely be a little crazier with several 7 year old boys vs. some 5 year old girls and their moms. At least the weather was great for LM, hopefully it’s nice for FW – yay for summer!
Total mileage: 31.95 miles run + miscellaneous walking
Questions for you:
- Do you take off time between races?
- Any summer birthdays in your family?
I am linking up with Deborah and Kim for the Weekly Run Down.
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Looks like a great recovery week for you! Congrats again on your half you look really happy in your photos
Aw, happy birthday to LM! I know- the years are going by way too fast. Sounds like you had a great week- you really got out there to appreciate the beautiful weather.
While I don’t take time off between races, I do scale-back the mileage (and intensity). As you know, I’m all about walking and cycling as recovery vices, so those get utilized a lot following my longer distance races. Summer birthdays? Oh yes…my sis is early June, my two older kids are early and mid July, and my mom is early August. Lots of summer celebrations!
Congrats on the 5k and half! I’m glad you had such a positive race weekend.
I used to get the post-race blues, especially for a race I spent weeks training for. The best way I got over post-race blues was to sign up for another race, lol.
FIVE! What a big girl! And I love her flower crown and sprinkle cake.
I try to race once a month, but they are generally smaller races so I don’t take much down time.
My mom has a summer birthday, but that’s it.
Happy birthday to LM!!
I totally get the feels which include the blahs after a big race. i honestly didn’t know if I wanted to run again after Chicago. It was so much mentally and physically. Slowly I realised that I actually like running and need it to, to keep a bit sane. Nothing wrong with a little break or doing something like walking instead for a bit.