When you run a marathon for the first time, it’s a thrilling experience.
You prepare a lot to get to the start line, and then your singular focus is crossing that finish line.
And when you do, you feel an incredible sense of accomplishment.
And a lot of pain.
Unfortunately, you only focused on preparing for the run, and you didn’t consider what would happen after.
You wish you had booked in for a massage. Or had someone to help you. Or had already taken the next day off.
But in your exhausted state, not only do you find it hard to move, but you also find it hard to decide what to do next.
When preparing for any big event, make sure you also prepare your recovery from it.
All the best to everyone running the Sydney Marathon on Sunday!
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