Friday, November 12, 2010

Post Marathon Depression

If the week before a marathon or a big race can make you crazy, let me assure you the week after can make you crazier. I am tired, impatient and an all around grouch! (it is not helping that my 4 year old is screaming in my ear right now) I have run twice this week a total of 6.5 miles. When I ran my 3.5 today I was tired, my legs were sore, but it felt so good to be outside. The air was warm and it was so sunny! It then became clear to me that I am ADDICTED TO RUNNING! I am addictied to planning my next race, I am addicted to my running skirts and addicted to my training. And like a druggie if I don't run it is like I am crazy, I have to do it, but you know what I have decided? It is not so bad. While stuff (like laundry) might take a back seat for a day or two I know when I am running that I am happy. I am happy with myself, with my family, with my life.

On that note I want to give a shout out to Ginny who is running her marathon tomorrow and Tonia who is running an 8K. You ladies are going to do great! You both are a huge inspiration to me and I can't wait to run the National Marathon with you in March!
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5 comments:

  1. ChristaNovember 12, 2010 at 2:57 PM

    I totally understand. I have ran a big whopping 20 miles since my marathon last month. BLAH.

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  2. UnknownNovember 12, 2010 at 3:35 PM

    So sorry you've got the post race blues! Just found your blog. Looking forward to following you.

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  3. TMB @ RACING WITH BABESNovember 12, 2010 at 4:55 PM

    I always hate the letdown after a race. And yes, you are addicted. And there are worse things to be addicted to.

    Thanks for the support!

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  4. JenNovember 12, 2010 at 5:01 PM

    I was depressed too... people thought I was crazy.. I had to find a new focus... hopefully the 5k PR attempt tomorrow and the 10K on Thanksgiving and the 10K on Dec. 12th is enough to focus or... dare I even think about another marathon? AHHHHHHH

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  5. Julie @ HotlegsRunnerNovember 12, 2010 at 7:25 PM

    If it's any consolation, i hear that's pretty normal. hang in there =)

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