This post was supposed to be written 3 weeks later, after Philadelphia Marathon brought an end to my season. Alas, that was not to be. My racing season (and year) has ended and with that comes the big question ‘What Next’? (Also inspired in part by Jesica of rUnLadyLike) Strength TrainingWhile I’ve been promising myself this every time, this time it is for serious. I have various options that I’ve been thinking about and I’m committing myself to it next…
“1 day of easy for each mile of race effort” seemed the general guideline that I have heard/read when it comes to recovery after an endurance event. While I’ve followed this guideline in all my events (half and full) and incorporated it with a post-marathon recovery training from Hal Higdon , I’m wondering if my personal recovery rate is different from most people. My Personal ExperienceLast year after Chicago, since it was my first marathon, I religiously followed the easy rule…
“Make the choice that is best for you and your family”. That was the advice that almost everyone gave me when I was wavering about Philly. Given my husband’s reluctance in the first place and everyone battling sickness at home, that should make my choice to cancel Philly easy. Right? Except … The friend that I was going to stay in Philly with, she is part family.The buddy I was going to pace slow and steady for the first 10 miles,…