Post Marathon Training Plan?

Um….  oops forgot that part.

All that focus on marathon training, the marathon happens and then what?

::crickets::

Usually after my spring marathon I allow some recovery time but then go full force into the late spring/early summer racing season.  Around here that is a HUGE time for 5K’s and 10K’s.

But in the fall…… eh there are some races but not so much and the holidays are coming. I do want to maintain a high level of fitness though, as January 1st is the start of training for the Boston Marathon.

So what is my game plan this week…..

Week 1

• Monday- rest, but lots of walking around NYC
• Tuesday-rest, but worked at the polls for election day, so lots of standing & stretching
• Wednesday- rest, back to the grind at work
• Thursday- easy run, 3.5 miles
• Friday- kettlebell
• Saturday- easy run, 4-5 miles
• Sunday- rest, but volunteering at a half marathon, so I’ll be on my feet a lot

Where will I go from here?

My game plan for the rest of November & December.

• Kettlebell 3 x’s per week
• 2 easy runs, 3-4 miles, per week
• 1 “long” run 5-10 miles on the weekend
• eventually add in some speed work

The one thing I need to watch is my right foot & calf.  I still can feel my plantar fasciitis.  I need to be good about icing before & after my runs, stretching my foot & calf, massaging my foot….. and some new shoes!  If my foot doesn’t improve soon my podiatrist is recommending a cortisone shot.

Today was my first post-marathon run.  I headed out first thing this morning and enjoyed the early morning sun.  I kept the pace fairly slow and eased into my run.  I felt amazingly good!  The 3.5 miles flew right by with no real aches or pain.

I have to go back to the walking around NYC on Monday & then not sitting at a desk all Tuesday, they both really helped me limit the post race soreness.  My legs feel great!  

Now on to FOOD!

BREAKFAST

-oats with almond butter, pumpkin butter, walnuts,

LUNCH

-CSA field greens, tomato, kidney beans, gorganzola, little roast beef, dried cranberries, chopped walnuts

Those fresh field greens are so tasty!!!  We joined a winter CSA that will last up through mid-December, so lots more veggies on the way!

After work I headed home to walk the pooch.  I hate how dark it is out now.  I had to wear a headlamp so I could be a good dog owner and pick up his poo.  While I waited for the hubby to get home I caught up on some Tivo.  I finally watched the coverage of the NYC Marathon.  So inspiring and uplifting to watch Meb win!  I teared up.

I whipped up a little dinner once the hubby got home.

DINNER

-TJ’s crabcake, brown rice, CSA turnip greens & turnips

Have you ever experienced post marathon, half marathon or goal race blues?

I wouldn’t say I’m blue…. actually I’m kind of relieved to have the marathon done.  But I worry about losing my fitness level.  I do want to concentrate on strength again, as I did slack off on that the past couple of weeks.  I LOVE kettlebell as it makes me feel so strong.  Plus I miss my peeps at class.

Hope you have a fabulous night!  Friday is almost here!!!

Britt

* oh and almost forgot the marathon pictures are up…. and they aren’t as great as I had hoped.  It is kind of like Where is Waldo?, it is so hard to find me in some of the pictures!

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