So it's been about a week following the race and I have no flippin clue what to do with myself. Yes, I have a few other races planned, but I feel like so who the F*** cares, they are all shorter and some how "easier" in my mind. I have done nothing but sit on my ass and eat and drink this week, and drink some more..... I know the marathon was huge accomplishment, and I am stoked at my overall performance. But I feel like I should want more. Is that reasonable? Or just foolishness?
Perhaps I should set goals on time now rather than distance? Thoughts? Suggestions? I don't want to lose my mojo. I am still planning a 4 mi race with Alan (husband) through an obstacle course, then a sprint tri with a friend from HS, a 50 mile bike, and another half marathon in Oct with a friend from college. I just want to stay on track and have that mojo to do my best.... Any encouragement would be awesome. Perhaps this post should just go to my coach to put me in my place, but I would love to hear other insight on what to next after "the big one".
I don't have much advice on the running of course. But having both been swimmers, I would say, it is just like doing a sprint race, like the 100 breast stroke vs. racing the mile - they are just different, not lesser. And shooting for a better time is always good! I am very proud of you too, what an accomplishment!
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