The lull after<\/i> the storm.<\/p>\n
Post marathon we rest our body.\u00a0We recover from the aches and pains.<\/p>\n
We gloat over our completion.\u00a0We give our mind a break.<\/p>\n
Running a race takes a toll on the brain and the body. This period of recovery is essential in order to prevent a burnout. As Savio says that if you can run within 4 days of the race then you haven’t given everything to the race.
\nThis time is to evaluate the race, good or bad, and plan the year ahead. \u00a0Set new targets and new goals.
\nPost a race the decision can be between the 2 variables. \u00a0Should I go faster or train to run longer? Each minutes shaved off is like a medal.
\nSo -Why do we race?<\/p>\n
The need to be tested, perhaps; the need to take risks; and the chance to be number one.\u201d<\/p>\n
There is something about pinning on a number. It’s like, you can do all the practice in the world but what happens in race day is what matters.<\/p>\n
I love to train; you know this about me. I am happy to simply train and train and train and train, even with no set goal in mind and no race date on my calendar..<\/p>\n
Maybe it\u2019s the paper, rustling against my clothes. Maybe it\u2019s the early morning wake up, the intention behind what I eat, when I go to bed, and what I have laid out on my dresser. Maybe it\u2019s being part of the pack, the community, the sense of truly belonging someplace. Maybe it\u2019s the provision of the water stops and the kindness of fans. Maybe it\u2019s my watch beeping at me, calling me higher. Maybe it\u2019s the awareness of my splits, or the burn of the effort in my legs. Maybe it\u2019s the accomplishment of crossing the finish line. Maybe it\u2019s the ache at day\u2019s end that says \u201cyou did something good today.\u201d<\/p>\n
Pinning on a number is bold. It says, yes, I am a runner. <\/em><\/p>\n
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