I never have done a very good job at post-marathon recovery. I usually just go right back to my mileage, particularly after marathons where I didn't push any limits. But just to be sure to prevent what happened to me at the end of last Summer, I've taken 3 full days off, packed down the chlorophyll and iron, red meat (of which I can hardly gag down anymore), and a mountain of protein and water. I've set up my Utah Valley Marathon run schedule on an excel spreadsheet and I'll be ready to resume regular mileage next Monday. I need to get started eating better now too and drop my Witner 10 before the training gets rigerous. It saps my energy to try and drop weight while doing any real training. I just keep mulling over in my mind the great time I had in DC. The things Catherine and I talked about keep coming back to me, I've missed her. The whole weekend, and the marathon experience was very moving. If not for Cath, I would never have run St. George in 2007 so shortly after my Dad died. Channeling my grief, literally saved my life. Of all the things marathoning has brought me these past years, I am most greatful for the patience, endurance, and the mental & emotional acuity running has excersized and formed within me. I am a better person. And I thank Catherine for that. | 