Do you get the post-race blues? I know they’re a thing, but it’s amazing the mixed feelings I get after a race. While it’s somewhat freeing to know I can just run whatever I want when I wake up in the morning and not have to stress about when I’m going to do my long run, etc. that feeling quickly gives away to sadness about my big event being over.
This week I spent most of the time recovering. My hip and knee was sore after Sunday’s race, so I tried to keep it easy, get back into my weight training, do some walks and light running, and just stay sane. Here’s what a recovery week looked like for me:
Sunday: Half marathon! – I shared my race recap here last week, but here’s the 2 second summary: I didn’t feel great the first few miles but then decided to just have fun and enjoy the crowds, moments, etc. and had a great time, evening getting my official post-partum PR of 2:02:22 (I’ve run faster than that for a half marathon but this was the fastest officially timed half of that time). Here are some photos in my Instagram reel:
Monday: Chest and tricep workout, core workout, 1 mile SLOW running – I was tired Monday morning, but glad to get in a normal weight workout. I hopped on the treadmill for a slow jog to shake out my legs and they were sore! I then got in some walking.
Tuesday: Shoulder and leg workout, core workout, workout; started leg day and short core workout, plus 2.21 mile walk/run and then 2 mile treadmill walk – Another easy recovery day. I kept in some weights, and some movement, but overall, pretty minimal.
Wednesday: Back and bicep workout, core workout, 2.51 treadmill miles, 3.25 treadmill walk while working – My legs were feeling a little tired still, so I continued to focus on my upper body and core strength and then kept it easy on my legs.
Thursday: 3.5 miles on the treadmill, core and leg workout – I was tired but my legs were feeling pretty good! It was 50 and pouring rain when I woke up, so after I did my leg workout (I had been debating skipping this week as part of my recovery efforts, but everything felt okay today), I hopped on the treadmill for a few miles before starting a day in the office and then 7 hours in the car. We did get in a stop at Bucees to see what the hype is! I’ve never been to one but have always heard of them.
Friday: 3.5 miles run/walk on the treadmill, some tricep and chest workout, some miles walking around Knoxville – We got into Knoxville around 1:30 a.m., got to bed around an hour later, and of course the kids still woke up by 7:30. So I was tired, but glad to be able to get in a workout at a great hotel gym. I was the only one in there and having the place to myself meant I could run and lift for a little before meeting back up with the family for a walk around downtown Knoxville.
Then we were back in the car for 5 more hours. We did stop in a Bucees along the way just to see what the hype was all about. Wow they’re something! Each kid left with something small, too.
Saturday: 4.56 miles outdoor run, pool time and pickleball – We went to bed in Atlanta close to 2 a.m. again, and I got up around 7 a.m., so again I was beat! But we had a big day planned– it was my daughter’s 7th birthday! I got in an early run around where we were and then met up with the family for all the activities my daughter wanted to do to celebrate — pickleball, swimming, mani/Pedi, and a Braves game.
Total: 30.51 miles running plus weights
- How long do you recover after a race?
- Have you ever been to Bucees?
I am linking up with Deborah and Kim for the Weekly Run Down.
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