Community› The Bump Message Boards› Health & Exercise
Health & Exercise
New Discussion

First half marathon recovery

photagphotag
in Health & Exercise

Hi ladies! I just completed my very first half marathon on Saturday.  I can't remember the last time I felt this good about myself! However, I am exhausted. I have zero energy. For those of you who have run long races, how long did it take you to recover? Do you have any tips for me? Thanks ladies! 

Report Reply to Post

Re: First half marathon recovery

  • carlab44carlab44 member
    Congrats on your first half! I'd allow yourself a few days to get rid of the exhaustion, and a few days beyond that to feel like running again. But my one tip is if you want to keep running don't take too much time off. I used to always fall off the wagon after a race because I was kind of burned out. Then it was more difficult to get back into the routine and get back into shape. I usually give myself a good 4-5 days and then try to get out for a nice easy jog.
    Report Reply
  • Loading the player...
  • photagphotag
    Thanks for the advice. It's been weird not running the last few days so I am looking forward to getting back into it.
    Report Reply
  • ArnegardArnegard member
    Ditto the PP.  After my first, I took it easy cross training for a month.  This time, I have really kept with it (10k in a week though!), so I took 2 days off maybe.
    Report Reply
  • creativeaimcreativeaim

    After a marathon, I would cross-train for the week after, no running. Then I would run how ever much I felt the next week and go from there. Now that was pre-pregnancy, so I'm not sure how that may affect you differently. Maybe allow yourself a bit extra rest :)

    Congrats on your half marathon!!!

    Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from Him. Psalm 127:3 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28 BabyFruit Ticker Visit The Nest! imageimage
    Report Reply
  • aadewittaadewitt member

    Congrats on the race! I LOVE doing half marathons! (I start training for my next one in Jan)

    Usually the rule of thumb is take as many days off to as many miles you ran i.e.- 13 miles raced=13 days rested. That being said, I usually take the I just ran a half marathon excuse not to run for a few days, maybe by the next weekend Id go for a EASY 2-3 miler and start to go back up from there.  

    But thats just me ;)

    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"