Post-marathon perspective

I thought I'd manage another blog entry as its 2 days since the marathon and maybe at this stage I can put a bit more perspective on my slightly negative sounding previous post.

Today I've been feeling tired. Surprisingly I don't really ache, but just feel generally worn out. I think I've probably looked tired today and my conversation may not always have made sense (probably nothing new there!)

I went to a pilates class just to do some stretching but I find this particular instructor hard to follow so don't think I did all that much. I feel that my body would really like a really relaxing deep massage.

I'm really glad the marathon is over now. I did enjoy my whole weekend away and liked going somewhere else to run. I do think I could do better but that's good incentive for next time. However, the marathon for me is not all about pbs, although that's a good tangible measure of success. There is such a lot of time and training invested in a marathon, and I'm pleased with the challenge and achievement. I appreciate the support of my family and friends, even though when my son's teacher asked him how I did he told her 'she was a bit slow'!

I've also enjoyed reading all the other marathon blogs and would like to read other peoples in future. Everyone has a different approach to training and different goals for the race. Would be good to see more blogs from the guys too. (I'm enjoying Gary's).

I'm not sure what my future goals are. Someone has mentioned the Beachey Head marathon - no need to worry about pbs and off-road! I would like to do some speed work too... just not till I've had a rest!