I ran my marathon! it was hard for sure, but what I didnt exspect was how I would feel afterward! I knew I would be sore but I didn't know that I would'nt be able to walk for days and be in terrible pain! My knees dont want to work and are killing me! I have read that it is normal and to remember your accomplishment and be proud of that, and I am. The question is will I do another 1/2?
For now I'm saying no just because I want to keep running as long as I can the rest of my life and I think if I do long distances my body will suffer and wear out faster, so for now I think I will stick to 5k and 10ks. That way I keep it easy and enjoyable and I dont have to worry about to much wear and tear on my body and I dont have to train to crazy. I'm glad I did the half I wanted to do one just to see if I could and I did it! But never say never....
So today I will continue to do ice and heat drink lots of water and tomato jucie and take my vit, and try to stretch and get my legs back to normal because today was a beautiful day for running and I could barely walk!:(
Those that do FULL marathon, a half is nothing. But that was a long way. I was having a hard time doing 7 miles. We doubled that and made our goal. Can't take that away, no matter how much it hurts now. I feel ok today finally (3 days after). I think someone can talk me into it again ;)
ReplyDeleteThat is how I was after my 39 mile walk. I could hardly walk my knees hurt and when I even looked at putting my shoes on it about made me sick! I actually threw those shoes away because I was afraid I would hurt. It is all mental :) I bought new shoes and it was OK to start up again. You will never forget the feeling of accomplishment. Would I do it again? Probably, now that it has been a year. The only thing stopping me is you have to raise 1800.00 to be in it. I had to fork over a lot of money because I could not meet that goal. I would like to find another walk similar that didn't cost so much! The scenery was beautiful up in Breckenridge in the mountains. Great memories for me as well as for you both :)Thanks for sharing your experience.
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