Post marathon blues are a real thing. If you’re struggling after a big race whether the day when great or not as expected, you’re not alone. Let’s talk about what’s happening and how you can move forward.
You’ve spent months training, preparing, and goal-setting for the big day, marking off the days on your calendar and counting down to race day. Then the big day comes and you make it across the finish line—what a great feeling! And almost immediately you start thinking, “Now what?!”
After all the long runs, hard workouts, and anticipation, it’s no wonder many of us get the post-marathon blues after a big race.
It’s a phenomenon known as “situational depression,” where you start feeling some sadness and depressive symptoms due to an external stimulus; in this case, the fact that your race is over and your daily routine goes back to pre-training days.</mark)
First of all, know that you’re not alone. Even professional athletes get that feeling of post-marathon depression sometimes. I’ll share some of my tips for how you can mentally recover in the week after race day to help minimize this feeling.
Post-Marathon Blues: 7 Days of Mental Recovery after a Race
Now that your days don’t have the same focus it seems like you should feel relaxed and…
