Post race blues?

Thought it about time I actually posted something. Been keeping my head down after the WHW race. It’s been a strange month and I’ve had a few injury concerns, but building back up to peak training weeks.

First things first – a question!

Post race blues – is this a recognised condition?

It doesn’t seem to be talked about much. Maybe it isn’t real? Or maybe it doesn’t affect the full-time athletes as much as there is no ‘normal’ to return to after the event. Most of us anyway have to return to our normal day-to-day working lives only days after a lengthy physical event like the West Highland Way race. I was back in work a couple of days after and whilst I expected it to be ok (at least for the first few hours) I wasn’t really prepared for the slump that followed.

I know it was only a race but I did learn a lot about myself and where I want to head. (more…)

July 26, 2011 | Categories: 2011, Endurance, Injury, Race, Recovery, Running, SUMS, Trail, Training, West Highland Way, West Highland Way, WHW | Tags: Devil, Devil O' the Highlands, injury, race, Recovery, SUMS, training, treatment, ultra, ultra marathon, WHW | 11 Comments