This past week I felt as if I was trying to balance my post-marathon recovery efforts with trying to stay motivated and focused on maintaining a running schedule that provided me the right amount of aerobic exercise to maintain my fitness goals and objectives. I laced up my running shoes again on Wednesday and hit the treadmill for 3 miles at a very easy pace – it felt great! Thursday, of course, was the Thanksgiving holiday so all of my exercise was around getting the house and meal prepared for my family and we all had a very enjoyable time. And, I managed to NOT overdo my calorie intake and did NOT gain additional pounds.
Yesterday and today were absolutely beautiful days with clear, sunny skies and temperatures in the 65 – 70 degree range. I went outdoors and included a track warm-up in my runs; 4.25 miles yesterday and 6.0 miles today through Doylestown and parts of the Delaware Valley College campus which is close to my home. I feel like I am 'back in the saddle' so to speak.
So, the next running event that I'll be participating in is the Bucks County Road Runners Winter Series which a series of 12 races beginning tomorrow with the Tyler Tour Informal, a 5.3 miler in Tyler Park, Newtown, PA. I'll be meeting up with some of my Facebook running friends so it will be great to see them again, too!
I still feel like I am riding high from my Marathon accomplishment last weekend. I've received so much support from friends and family and wonderful words of encouragement that has made all the effort worth it!
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and maybe some of you managed to include a Turkey Trot race in your holiday schedules.
Happy and Safe Running,
John
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