I'm a 50 year old male who just ran his first marathon. time was 3:44:11 on about 45 MPW average. I followed an 18 week program. Problem is, the marathon was 2 1/2 weeks ago and I still feel like crud when I run. I just got through with 5 miles at an easy pace and felt like I just did 20. Do I just need to work through it or just quite :-)
First off, learn how to spell "quit" dummy. Second, you're old as hell, it will probably take you a month to feel back to normal. Get some walking in followed by stretching instead of running for the time being.
Curious Cat wrote:
First off, learn how to spell "quit" dummy. .
oops :-) the marathon even screwed up my grammar
Normally 3 or 4 weeks. Last time I ran a marathon it took me about 15 months. Marathons suck.
paul061 wrote:
I'm a 50 year old male who just ran his first marathon. time was 3:44:11 on about 45 MPW average. I followed an 18 week program. Problem is, the marathon was 2 1/2 weeks ago and I still feel like crud when I run. I just got through with 5 miles at an easy pace and felt like I just did 20. Do I just need to work through it or just quite :-)
6 weeks for me, usually I take a week or 2 completely off and then 3 feels like 20.
everyone is different. some say it takes a day for each mile you raced. that theory would mean 3-4 weeks. just take it easy and be patient.
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