"I feel great after running a 5k"

almostatgoalweight
almostatgoalweight Posts: 234 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I have never, repeat never felt great after running 5k (or any-k). Usually I just feel knackered and it takes me anywhere from 30 minutes to a couple of hours to recover. So my question is: do you feel great after an exercise session?

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  • ladyjoie
    ladyjoie Posts: 165 Member
    I don't normally feel great AFTER, but I often feel great DURING. Sometimes I'm out running and I just smile because I'm still amazing myself. Afterwards I normally just feel tired and sweaty!
  • small_ninja
    small_ninja Posts: 365 Member
    I feel awesome after running 5k; tired, but awesome.
  • Ianultrarunner
    Ianultrarunner Posts: 184 Member
    Sometimes I feel tired prior to but great (and hungry) after.
    I guess it's that adrenaline rush?
  • FrugalMomsRock75
    FrugalMomsRock75 Posts: 698 Member
    I feel great after a workout. :) I just did my c25k followed by a long walk, and I feel awesome. The only time I feel whooped after a workout is if I don't get it in until it's bedtime. Then I'm whooped, regardless...
  • huizenm
    huizenm Posts: 74 Member
    I always feel great AFTER a run - because it means I'm done!
  • Nikki881
    Nikki881 Posts: 203
    I feel awesome after running 5k; tired, but awesome.

    Agree! It's a great feeling
  • athensguy
    athensguy Posts: 550
    Right after a 5K, I'm usually trying to get out of the way so I can go double over somewhere and wonder if maybe I need to puke. 5 minutes later I'm fine. Bagels and bananas help.

    If you're talking about non-race running, I lately feel sweaty (hot and humid out there) but not that different than usual.
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