As I've been eating though, I've been thinking about how much I want to be running, swimming, biking, yoga'ing...sweating. This week is my official week off - no guilt about not training, diet, etc. Just enjoy the mellow aftereffects of a good marathon. [Side note, I'm already thinking about the next one. Any suggestions?] And it's kind of nice being able to agree to a guilt free happy hour with coworkers (no thoughts of, I should really be home running), making plans with family or not having any plans at all. Which is also rather fantastic.
Mostly, I'm glad I've come out of the marathon feeling even more motivated than before. It still hasn't quite sunk in that I ran a marathon, but I do feel tremendously empowered and so much more confident in my abilities. Somehow, I finally feel like an athlete.
On another topic, I'm looking to find a good pair of post-run and/or casual flip flops (or shoes). I've been looking at the Orthaheel Kinect, but does anyone have any suggestions? Being Florida, flip flops seem the most sensible choice, and with my job and in general I spend a lot of time on my feet. I need more support!
Finally, for your viewing pleasure, crossing the finish line at the marathon:
Post race week high is the best feeling
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your marathon! Now I have to ask...how long did you train for it before you decided to do one? :)
ReplyDeleteI bet that post-race feeling is awesome.
Linds, I think all together I trained about 4 months. I started out just training for a half and decided to go ahead and do the full after the post half-marathon feeling was so awesome! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures and video! Congrats again. I'm glad you're enjoying your week off.
ReplyDeleteAre you looking for comfy shoes for everyday wear or just for post-workout? I'm still amazed at how comfortable my Sperrys are. I've had them for 2 years now and they are the best shoes ever.
yum, you have been celebrating in a perfect way!
ReplyDeleteI'm a die hard Birkenstock fan. they have some cute styles out now.