Recovery
The hour after...
- Water and energy drinks are your best friends, make sure to drink at the finish line
- Your first meal should contain a type of carb; pasta, rice, potatoes, bread, cereal etc, these will replace the energy you've lost during the race
The day after...
- Don't train!
- Feeling an anti-climax is normal, thinking of new challenges is also normal
- Eat and drink regularly, this will speed up recovery
The week after...
- Your muscles may still be aching, so don't be surprised
- Start some low impact exercise, like swimming or cycling, and if you feel up to it some light gym workouts
- Get a massage!
The month after...
Lots of people run multiple marathons, whereas some run just that one time. You should give yourself a minimum of 4 weeks to recover before starting training for more events.
Know your limits, don't put yourself at risk training for another event before you are ready. If the urge to compete again is overwhelming, try a half marathon or a 10k run
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