Hal Higdon, in his Marathon book, suggests resting for 7-10 days after a marathon. I rode a bike during the week following the race and felt it, so decided to wait 10 days before I ran. I'm visiting the Golden State and stayed overnight near the San Francisco airport, so my run this morning was along the bay.
The weather was in the low 60s and slightly overcast. I didn't bring anything with long sleeves, since it's the end of June, but as soon as I started running I warmed right up. There's a nice path that goes along the water and I enjoyed looking at the sea birds and the earthtones of the surrounding hills. I followed the path until it got to a marina. I love being around boats. I have a small sailboat and being at the marina reminded me that my boat has been in the water for at least a month and I have yet to sail. I must remedy that--soon!
I've run along this path before, but never enjoyed it more than this morning. It just felt so good to be out running! I ran light--no water belt, no CrapCam, no GPS. It was an absolutely perfect way to be back on the road.
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Ah...You're in my neck o' the woods. Hope you enjoy your visit!
was wondering where you've been... sounds like you are having a blast.
Hope to see you soon!
Amybee
Sounds like a good run! Lucky you, San Francisco...
You were here?! Oh, I am so sorry that I missed you! It sounds like you had a good visit and a good run.
It was good of you to take your time getting back on the run. After my 2nd marathon, I had to take a month off due to some ankle pain issues!
BTW: my blog has moved.
"No water belt, no CrapCam, no GPS" - sounds ideal to me!!!
Way to get back into it gently, and wow, what scenery you saw on your first run back!
sounds like a lovely run. I ran there last month and the wind almost blew me into the bay. you make it sound delightful!
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