This was recovery week after the marathon. If you missed my recap of my first marathon, you can read it HERE. Boy was I stiff on Monday! My legs were definitely feeling it at the joints and I was walking funny. I’m glad it only lasted a day. I probably should have followed some sort of recovery plan but here’s what I did last week:
Monday – Just walked/waddled and took it easy.
I did get a #JumpJoyMonday in for the #SweatPink BOSU challenge lol. 
Tuesday – I did a few minutes of cycling.
Then did some tricep dips for #TricepTuesday. 
Wednesday – I did some planking for the #SweatPink BOSU challenge. I was side planking and my little guy had something else in mind. He’s like do this and I was like, ok lol.
In the evening I did some easy cycling. 
Thursday – I decided to do some yoga and did P90X3’s Yoga.
Friday – First run after the marathon, 3 treadmill miles. 
Saturday – Rest Day
Sunday – Rest Day
It’s been an easy recovery week. I don’t have any races scheduled for the rest of the year but am thinking of signing up for a holiday run or something. It’s a bit weird not having a schedule to follow, which I was so accustomed to with marathon training. But I just found a marathon recovery plan from Hal Higdon that I might use as a guide:
Post Marathon Training: Intermediate
| WEEK | MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT | SUN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cross 30 min | 3 m run | 3 x mile (mar pace) | 3 m run | Rest | 30 min tempo | 45-75 min run |
| 2 | Cross 30-40 min | 4 m run | 3 x mile (10-K pace) | 4 m run | Rest | 35 min tempo | 60-90 min run |
| 3 | Cross 30-50 min | 5 m run | 3 x mile (5-K pace) | 5 m run | Rest | 40 min tempo | 90 min run |
| 4 | Cross 30-60 min | 5 m run | 30 min tempo | 3 m run | Rest | Rest | Race |
How’d your week go? Here’s to a great week ahead!
I’m linking up with HoHo Runs and MissSippiPiddlin for the Weekly Wrap.
Happy Running Mom 
I already signed up for a race about 6 weeks after my marathon. I am afraid of having everything just stop, after so many months of training, so I wanted to have another goal to look forward to. Have a great week.
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That’s a great way to stay motivated! I’m still looking into different races. Hope you have a great week too!
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I kind of wanted to do another half this year, but I think Mr. Judy has had his fill.
I’m so impressed that you ran already! My half was hard enough, I’d be a basket case after a full.
I do like to always have something on my schedule, even though I don’t race that often.
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Thanks Judy! I took it easy on the treadmill run. It is nice to have a schedule. I’m contemplating on doing another half this year.
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Sounds like a nice recovery week to me! It is kind of hard once the big race is over, then what do you do? Enjoy!
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Thanks! I guess it’s time to relax and enjoy not having a schedule for now lol. I’m contemplating signing up for a race.
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Nice recovery week! Hope you get in a holiday run. Or just enjoy the time and run for fun without a schedule. 🙂
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Thanks Sharon! We’ll see about getting a holiday run in. I need to check my work vacation since most races are on Sunday.
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There will be no running this week! Well, maybe a virtual 5k on Saturday. If the legs feel ok, I’ll run it slow, otherwise I will walk. Like you, I have no other races planned this year. I have another marathon (Big Sur) in April, so I want to save my legs for that.
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Big Sur sounds like a good one! Enjoy your recovery week!
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I have so many races planned for after my marathon it’s not even funny! Most all of them were already planned before I signed up for the marathon…. yea what was I thinking??? Hoping I can stay healthy to do them all! Enjoy your week and thanks for linking up with us!
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That’s awesome to have it planned! At least you have more to look forward to. Enjoy your week as well!
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Sounds like your recovery is going pretty well! My worst recovery was after Marine Corps Marathon in 2013 when I couldn’t walk down the stairs without doing it backwards for 3 days! Enjoy some unstructured training! Congrats!
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Thanks Kelli! Wow, that must have been rough! I hear you about the backwards thing though, it was easier to walk that way lol.
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You had a great race and deserve that recovery! I have heard some people do their training plan taper in reverse for a recovery plan. But that seems like too many miles to me. You are smart to take it easy and listen to your body. Your little guy is so cute helping you with your planks. I appreciate you linking up with us!
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Thanks Holly! That’s an interesting way to recover. Love it when my little guy joins in! 🙂 Thanks for having the link up!
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Looks like a great week of recovery! I had post marathon blues after my first full. You’ve spent four months training, now what? It’s great that you’re looking ahead to other races to keep you motivated.
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I love that your sons are working out with you! What a great role model you are! 🙂
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