Do you want the good news, or the good news? (Neither is what you might expect.) First of all, I didn't sh*t my pants or die. Bonus. So, yes. That is to say that I didn't make my goal of Boston Qualifying. Which comes to the second piece of good news: I learned a lot. Primarily: Don't run a marathon after driving 2500 miles across the country. Bad idea. Despite this having been my 7th marathon, I've never been in as much pain as I have been after CIM. During the race my hamstrings felt like rubber bands that were about to snap. Where does it hurt now?
This has led to a lot of inner comic relief as I've been interviewing non-stop for residency positions over the past fews days. Being in the medical field, the campus tours tend to always involve taking the stairs since we're "healthy people" and all. Normally, I actually like that they do this. Since CIM, however, I have merely been trying to not look like a crazy person when walking. Taking the stairs is a constant struggle to not look like someone from the Ministry of Silly Walks. Let's just say that at least I get a good laugh from myself.
Go get yourself a deep tissue massage. Its gonna hurt but its gonna make the pain go away sooner.
ReplyDeleteI concur with Jon, go get a deep tissue massage, follow it up with brownie's or whatever makes you feel guilty to eat and then write us all a recap so we can tell you how bad@ss you are for finishing despite all that happened because... you are!
ReplyDeleteFunniest. Pie Chart. Ever.
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your interviews!
I agree about the massage - worth EVERY penny. Your post cracked me up . . . sorry it was at the expense of your pain. I'm sorry you didn't get a Boston time, but I'm glad that you are still upright and learned something from the whole trip. Good luck with your interviews. . . and the stairs :)
ReplyDeleteSorry you didn't BQ! And I hope you feel better soon. I'm finding Epsom salt baths (if you can bring yourself to soak in a bathtub that isn't your own) are strangely effective for relieving muscle soreness. (and they're cheap!)
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your interviews!
Haha to your post, and your always-funny graphs. I'm sorry your race didn't go as well as you wanted it to but you can definitely BQ at another one this season. You obviously can do it, you just need to not do it after folding yourself into a car for days and days!
ReplyDeleteGood luck on the NEXT one and congratulations on marathon #7!
Ouch! I'm feeling your pain. Steps are not your friends immediately post-marathon
ReplyDeleteHey, linked to your blog today. Good luck on interviews!
ReplyDeleteThe marathon ouchies! Love the chart. Loved Things Fall Apart even more.
ReplyDeleteLOL! I know that walking-pain all too well. In addition the massage - hydrate! Drown the soreness with water. And then some booze if you want.
ReplyDeleteLove your chart! I hope the recovery is going well and it's great that you can already pick out things to learn and apply next time. 'Cause there will be a next time!
ReplyDeleteSorry for the Boston qualifyng. Good luck on your interviews.
ReplyDeletethat's a great illustration...Agree with you driving 2500 miles across the country before a race is indeed a bad idea...
ReplyDelete--I prefer running without shoes. My toes didn't get cold. Besides, if I'm in front from the start, no one can step on them. ~Michelle Dekkers - smartwool
i cannot imagine running a marathon after all that driving!!! gah. but you did and are awesome - congrats! this race always makes me SO sore, i think the rollers just take a toll on the legs.
ReplyDeleteHope you're feeling better now and that your interviews are going well!! I just ran my first marathon and stairs were really hard the first few days after the marathon, so I feel your pain. :)
ReplyDeleteHope you're doing well. Come back to the blog for an update. We all miss you!!! Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteHope you're well. Haven't heard a bloggy peep from you and wasn't sure if you were still in CA or on your way back home, but either way, I wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas and hope you have a wonderful holiday time.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas!
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