I know the standard advice is to take off a day for every mile you have raced, but I am absolutely itching to get back running!!
I did a little jog on grass on Thursday and my legs(and mind) feel fine but want to know if other forumites think it is too soon to start back?
I'm not talking about doing major training sessions, but I just want to be able to go out for a few steady runs? Any thoughts....
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I ran a bit on Tuesday and felt better for it. It depends on the legs really - mine are pain free and I'm back on track this week. If you are a new runner - take things gently though but dont be afraid to go out for an easy run.
You've just got to listen to your own body really.
Have just seen the marathon newsletter and it suggests after 2 weeks we can resume a bit of speedwork.
I always try & go for an easy run the day after a marathon, just to get things moving again. Some advice recommends a gentle run later the same day as the best recovery.
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No chance....
I went for a 5 mile easy run last Friday though and felt absolutely fine, and a bit of a faster session on Saturday. As someone else said, I guess just listening to your body is the way to go.
What are your plans? Normally I read "not more than 3 marathons a year".
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Hoirkman
- ie you can race 10k-s each week, half marathons every fortnight; marathons every 26 days (ish).
Other sources talk about not racing for 1 day per km (rather than 1 d per mile)
if you want to - go for it !
I tried running last Monday but my knee really really really hurts - fine when I'm walking, sitting climbing stairs but having a month off to recover properly - rule of thumb...if you have injuries you can see with the eye, don't run until they are healed as you can't see what's going on inside.
5 of the 6 FLM-ers from my club did the local Pocklington 10k on Tuesday, and we all did decent times. Lots of red laces from other club runners too. Talking to them afterwards, they all felt fairly fresh even though they expected that their legs may not be fully back to normal again. After 2 wks 2 days, I think that's about right.
ex-pat - great to hear as I am doing the Crowden Horseshoe on Sunday ( 8 miles 1700ft of climb ) and was concerned at any post FLM lack of sparkle....
pocklington - hmmm - was that millington woods _ I used to play there !
bring everyone
skippy