The Aftermath from OBX

Now being separated by a few days from OBX, it is easier to look back and provide some perspective on the race.

Heading into OBX, I had put a lot of pressure on myself to do well and add to that the fact; I knew many others would be watching. So later Sunday, it was like a huge weight had been lifted from my shoulders.

My race went reasonable well given the course and weather conditions.

And whether you believe it or not, I know the world would have not ended if I had not run well or been forced out of the race.

We all know the difference between success and failure is a very thin line. Stepping across can easily drop you from the race.

Fortunately, I walked away from OBX with only a few minor issues: soreness in the back and shoulders, some soreness in the hips, and no blisters.

I felt the stiffness from the 6 hour drive home more so than I did on either Sunday evening or Monday morning.

But otherwise, my runs continuing as expected. Monday morning, I ran 6 miles and 7 miles this morning. I followed it up with a 20 miles on the bike this evening. I am doing nothing really hard just some easy recovery running and riding. In addition, I am adding back some very simple and light core workouts.

For me, there will probably be no more racing until Turkey Trot 8k in a few weeks.

I am going to use these days to let my body rested.

Before you know it, I will be training for a marathon again. And if the running goods are nice to me, I will be in OBX come the fall '10.

 

Tales from a tired and only slightly sore marathon runner