I've spent the last 13 days not running, and also trying to not eat too much over the Thanksgiving holiday. I was successful on both points, and actually started this morning a couple of pounds lighter than on race day. Today was a nice autumn Texas day and (grumble grumble) would have been perfect for a race. I took them as they come, though, and enjoyed my 4-mile recovery run. It was nice to get back into the swing of running. I thought there would be more people out, at least walking, but not so much. Also, my GPS didn't chime at the mile markers, which means I messed it up somehow after the race when I changed a few settings. I'll look at that before my next time out.
As far as recovery from the race goes, it was a little odd. The day after, a Monday, wasn't too bad, but I clearly sat too long at the desk working. On that Tuesday I had stiff and cramping calves all day, and even some into Wednesday. Later in the week it dissipated, but clearly I should have gone out for a walk on that first day. Lesson learned for next time.
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