Injury Prevention
When the High Fades: Understanding and Navigating Post-Marathon Blues
As good as it feels to finish a running race, it quickly gets replace by a strang feeling of emptiness. My last marathon in Sydney proved me that again. If you’ve ever felt a low-mood dip, lack of motivation, or just “now what?” in the days following your race, you’re definitely not alone.
In this post I’ll walk you through what the “post-marathon blues” are, why they happen, how long they might last, and, most importantly, actionable steps to come out the other side feeling recharged.