Marathon recovery!

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  • ldigeorge
    ldigeorge Posts: 99 Member
    FL_Hiker wrote: »


    That’s a good point, I’m not so sure the neutral shoe was a wise choice for me. I had my gait analyzed at a running store but they watched for about two seconds, I’m sure as I get tired I’m heel striking but it doesn’t seem to happen until mile 18-20. So if you’re a heel striker you need a forefoot striking shoe?

    Everyone has their own running style. For me, if I'm using a shoe that's made for forefront striking, it helps me keep in the forefront with minimal effort for a few extra miles. It may be enough to get you to the finish still forefoot striking, but beware the dreaded calf cramp! :)
  • amykay9377
    amykay9377 Posts: 98 Member
    I've not run a marathon, but I was a half-marathoner in the same race, and wanted to commend you and surviving! It was cold and wet and horrendeous, but being a finisher, in THOSE conditions, is an amazing accomplishment!
    Way to go! Come back and do it again when the weather's better, though, you'll love the course even more.
  • FL_Hiker
    FL_Hiker Posts: 919 Member
    amykay9377 wrote: »
    I've not run a marathon, but I was a half-marathoner in the same race, and wanted to commend you and surviving! It was cold and wet and horrendeous, but being a finisher, in THOSE conditions, is an amazing accomplishment!
    Way to go! Come back and do it again when the weather's better, though, you'll love the course even more.

    What no way!!!!! Small world 😁! Aww thank you and great job to you too! It looked like it was a beautiful course, I wish i could have seen it not flooded lol. Bet it would have been even more amazing. The volunteers were just so awesome, I was so impressed those kids stuck around in the rain and cold for so many hours.
  • LeanButNotMean44
    LeanButNotMean44 Posts: 852 Member
    edited January 2019
    Congratulations on your Marathon (and your 1/2 Marathon amykay9377!) Those conditions looked BRUTAL! Did you run Miami?

    A quick note about a heel to toe foot strike: I did the same thing for many years and ended up with a fractured lateral tibial plateau because of it. What happens is that you inevitably overstride. My suggestion is that after getting adequate recovery (I always got a massage, laid low the week after and then started out with shorter runs), you evaluate how your legs, particularly your knees, feel and if you feel ok then do a few short runs. Don't be afraid to take more time off if you feel it's necessary. Elite runners typically take a month off after a marathon. Good luck!

    ETA: Once you return to running, try to focus on adopting more of a forefoot strike.
  • Jthanmyfitnesspal
    Jthanmyfitnesspal Posts: 3,522 Member
    Massage may feel good, but I mostly just it just takes time. I wouldn't run very hard or very long until the pain really starts to abate. It can take up to a week, depending on your level of training beforehand. In the meantime you can walk, ellipticate, stationary bike, swim, etc.
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