Recovery

A few days after the Kyoto Marathon 2026, the finish-line high has faded. The hardest part is not the 42 kilometres I ran anymore; it is the discipline of not running again too soon.

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.

Recovery isn’t just about rest days and protein shakes. It’s the invisible engine that propels your progress forward, and stretching might just be the premium fuel you’ve been overlooking.