PMS - post-marathon syndrome
I posted last week about being in a funk... and I'm slowly coming out of it. I even ran on a treadmill yesterday (and I just have such a psychological problem with that - it makes me nuts).
Anyway, I opened an email from RunnersWorld this morning, and saw this article. Sounds a lot like what I was going through, and I have recently completed my 2nd Half Marathon and my first Trail race, which I had kind of based my life around for a while.
I see my surgeon next week, and of course will be eager to make sure my labs are ok, and making sure to get my rest and take care of myself, but a little post-race letdown was probably a big chunk of my problem.
Beware! It could happen to you, so be ready!
Anyway, I opened an email from RunnersWorld this morning, and saw this article. Sounds a lot like what I was going through, and I have recently completed my 2nd Half Marathon and my first Trail race, which I had kind of based my life around for a while.
I see my surgeon next week, and of course will be eager to make sure my labs are ok, and making sure to get my rest and take care of myself, but a little post-race letdown was probably a big chunk of my problem.
Beware! It could happen to you, so be ready!
Read my blog, BARIATHLETE I run because I can.
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
I actually read that article early this morning. I have been feeling the same way since triathlon season ended, especially since I finally bought a triathlon bike 2 weeks ago,and no triathlons any time soon. Plus after buying the bike I don't have the money to buy winter cycling gear,so I just freeze when I try to ride it. I have a bunch of running races this winter, but I really LOVE triathlons. It doesn't help that this month in particular is going by really slow, my husband will be home from Iraq in 3 weeks, so this is the time in the deployment where time starts to stand still, its been a long year.
Jillian
Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran, Army Wife, 3x Ironman Finisher
Anti-climactic letdown.
I did the same last year after my two 1/2 marathons. I had focused and fixated on them so much that when they were done and I didn't have anything lined up after them, I was lost, unfocused and had no desire to do anything.
Same thing happened after my big Tri of this year.
I did the same last year after my two 1/2 marathons. I had focused and fixated on them so much that when they were done and I didn't have anything lined up after them, I was lost, unfocused and had no desire to do anything.
Same thing happened after my big Tri of this year.
The first time you do something - It's going to be a personal record!
I even planned races for the rest of the year to avoid the "what now?", but alas, they are 5Ks, and all with friends and family, so I'm not necessarily trying to PR, I'm trying to have fun.
I did 5 miles a couple of Sundays ago, you would have thought it was at GUNPOINT i was so miserable. The day before I had run 3 miles with boyfriend and was happy as a clam. go figure.
I did 5 miles a couple of Sundays ago, you would have thought it was at GUNPOINT i was so miserable. The day before I had run 3 miles with boyfriend and was happy as a clam. go figure.
Read my blog, BARIATHLETE I run because I can.
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
Amen. I'm gonna go find something to enjoy too. beach sounds good...but not in the cards for me!
Read my blog, BARIATHLETE I run because I can.
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
First 5K race October 4, 2009 (34.59) PR 5/22/11 (27:26)
First 5 Mile: January 1, 2011 (50:30)
First 10K: July 4, 2010 (1:03.26) New PR 4/10/11 (1:01.14)
First 10 Mile: April 11, 2010 (1:46.15)
First 1/2 marathon: June 13, 2010 (2:22.21) PR: 5/1/11 (2:17.30)
First Marathon: October 16, 2011: 5:47:20
Goofy Challenge: January 7-8, 2012
If you think you can, you can. If you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Kay Ash
Do you think the anxiety comes from the fear of falling back into the old life style (pre-wls)?
I know for me, if I haven't kicked some serious butt in the gym or covered a lot of ground, I began to have anxiety. A race event helps me remain somewhat calm and the fear of returning to my former self (pre-wls) goes a way for a bit. I dread the fear showing it's ugly head again after my marathon. I hope I can continue to fight the fears. Hang in there. You are doing great and you will find another event or goal.
I know for me, if I haven't kicked some serious butt in the gym or covered a lot of ground, I began to have anxiety. A race event helps me remain somewhat calm and the fear of returning to my former self (pre-wls) goes a way for a bit. I dread the fear showing it's ugly head again after my marathon. I hope I can continue to fight the fears. Hang in there. You are doing great and you will find another event or goal.
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