Time Off After A Marathon Or Keep On Running?
- By Linda Wilson
- Published Dec. 10, 2012
- Updated Feb. 22, 2013 at 11:06 AM UTC
RECOVERY CHECKLIST
Take more time to recover if …
- You’re still experiencing lingering soreness or swelling from your race.
- You tend to get dehydrated or can’t maintain your normal appetite.
- You feel fatigued during an easy 20- to 30-minute run or other light bouts of exercise.
- You’re feeling run-down and are experiencing restless sleep patterns.
- You feel mentally out of it from time to time or have negative thoughts about running.
It’s OK to start training again if …
- Your legs feel fresh and are full of snap, especially after cross-training or walking.
- You’re not experiencing any residual soreness or fatigue.
- You’re well-rested and feeling eager to get started again.
- You have a normal appetite and aren’t experiencing signs of dehydration.
- You have a good mental outlook about getting back into harder or higher-volume training weeks.
This piece first appeared in the November 2012 issue of Competitor magazine.
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