tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post3288193866688045264..comments2024-03-26T12:01:11.769-05:00Comments on Running on the Fly: P.M.D.D. - Post Marathon Distress Disorder Kim at Running on the Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-27358298997868742012019-11-11T18:07:19.418-06:002019-11-11T18:07:19.418-06:00It IS weird! It's liberating but also kind of ...It IS weird! It's liberating but also kind of guilt-inducing...Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-87060380021789554682019-11-11T18:06:29.813-06:002019-11-11T18:06:29.813-06:00I totally know the rest/recovery routine...it feel...I totally know the rest/recovery routine...it feels good, but also "lazy" at the same time. First world probs, right? ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-75025967264425876772019-11-11T18:05:32.602-06:002019-11-11T18:05:32.602-06:00That's exactly it...a void. I am relieved, too...That's exactly it...a void. I am relieved, too, though LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-51102410438028662312019-11-11T18:04:55.421-06:002019-11-11T18:04:55.421-06:00When I saw a runner walking back towards the MCM c...When I saw a runner walking back towards the MCM course (as I was nearing the final climb to the finish line), I noticed his medal...and thought "cool!" Last year's medals weren't as pretty LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-63678500202183939222019-11-11T18:03:04.400-06:002019-11-11T18:03:04.400-06:00Not really feeling blue, but empty is a good descr...Not really feeling blue, but empty is a good description. My busy season ended on a pretty high note, so no regrets with anything ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-78189062958521776982019-11-11T08:05:53.012-06:002019-11-11T08:05:53.012-06:00Exactly!! I just ran the New York City Marathon an...Exactly!! I just ran the New York City Marathon and don't know what to do with myself. I just told my wife how weird it feels to not be on a schedule! Spandex Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16565114339703433136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-87398921964531426002019-11-11T07:30:55.721-06:002019-11-11T07:30:55.721-06:00Glad to hear you had such an amazing race year. Co...Glad to hear you had such an amazing race year. Congrats to all of yours results. Yeah, I know how you feel. You sum it up pretty good. Just remember, we all need some time to rest too. Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07394870869837213411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-5891154079856789722019-11-09T13:04:10.071-06:002019-11-09T13:04:10.071-06:00I'm glad 2019 was a great running year for you...I'm glad 2019 was a great running year for you! I don't think I've ever got the post marathon blues, I think I mostly felt relief...lol.<br /><br />I've heard of people feeling like this after big life events, like weddings. The anticipation and preparation is so great, that when it is over there is that void. <br /><br />Just think, your marathon ended at just the right time of the year. Now you can focus on the holidays! -MFairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-4182369471054756582019-11-08T21:55:45.058-06:002019-11-08T21:55:45.058-06:00I have gone through a bout of post marathon blues ...I have gone through a bout of post marathon blues and can relate to how you feel. Congrats on all of your races and PRs this year. An incredible feat! Love the MCM blue medal this year. Elaine Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16801651001878746082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-74403593837866452612019-11-08T19:11:30.568-06:002019-11-08T19:11:30.568-06:00The medical person in me saw the title of your pos...The medical person in me saw the title of your post and thought you were referring to a different disorder. Sorry to hear you're feeling a little bit of post marathon blues. It does feel a little bit empty after the race is all done. Especially when you've had high expectations for the finish.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-70487801407947018412019-11-08T13:09:49.421-06:002019-11-08T13:09:49.421-06:00Absolutely! That's why I know I for sure want ...Absolutely! That's why I know I for sure want to do another marathon...I know I can do the distance, despite what the weather gives me LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-47370471710706469602019-11-08T13:09:00.893-06:002019-11-08T13:09:00.893-06:00Even though it's a trail, I bet that 10K feels...Even though it's a trail, I bet that 10K feels pretty easy peasy after 26.2 miles of (almost) nonstop rain ;-) Good luck!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-82377933983970686082019-11-08T13:08:09.588-06:002019-11-08T13:08:09.588-06:00I know...the hard training doesn't feel that &...I know...the hard training doesn't feel that "hard" after awhile, it just seems like the norm. Having it end is a shock to the system.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-13304214447371673852019-11-08T13:07:18.905-06:002019-11-08T13:07:18.905-06:00Having a big race makes for a great goal, but when...Having a big race makes for a great goal, but when it's over it's odd adjusting back to what life was like before. I'm glad it's done, so I don't to worry about it anymore. And, I'm thankful for all the memories, even if they were totally rain-soaked.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-69156579218451236722019-11-08T13:05:20.688-06:002019-11-08T13:05:20.688-06:00I don't really feel blue, but I definitely fee...I don't really feel blue, but I definitely feel like I'm in a zombie state. Kind of denial the race is done...but, oh yeah, I got the medal and race jacket LOL On to the next adventure ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-38013342134380090362019-11-08T07:38:06.520-06:002019-11-08T07:38:06.520-06:00I have had similar feelings after tri races that t...I have had similar feelings after tri races that took up so much time to train for and after Ragnar relays as well. I think it can also be a good thing to make you hungry for the next one!Deborah Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723497728598811234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-56500897179043255702019-11-08T07:29:12.162-06:002019-11-08T07:29:12.162-06:00What? You did a half already? You are a beast! And...What? You did a half already? You are a beast! And I mean that in the nicest way. Bill and I have a trail 10k tomorrow. We will see how much I have recovered since MCM. It felt good getting back to my normal fitness routines after the race. I am looking to beef up my race calendar for 2020! Congrats on such a great year of racing.Meditations in Motionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08406003928113822953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-53848492210587652492019-11-08T07:18:42.415-06:002019-11-08T07:18:42.415-06:00You had such a great race season this year! It is ...You had such a great race season this year! It is a little hard to be finished with all the hard training, though I've found as I get older I can appreciate the down time much more. :-)Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808535651561822721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-4418697399087030602019-11-08T06:32:56.119-06:002019-11-08T06:32:56.119-06:00I do like to have a big race on the horizon, but t...I do like to have a big race on the horizon, but that hasn't been doable for me this year. I have plenty of other ways to occupy myself, in fact, I could use a few more hours in my days!<br /><br />I think you are super smart to take the recovery time. That, too, will help keep you uninjured. <br /><br />Because of the dogs (and all the driving the last few months!), I'm always weather stalking. And yes, it can be extremely frustrating, but I have to make my best guess!Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096124660145481881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-33614974824586000842019-11-08T06:29:54.660-06:002019-11-08T06:29:54.660-06:00I know I'm in the minority but I've ever g...I know I'm in the minority but I've ever gotten post-marathon blues. I just shift gears and move on. Maybe I'll put more races on the calendar, maybe I'll focus on others via coaching. You had an epic year for sure! Definitely something to smile about for a long time! Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843904545493985865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-68243674141252696212019-11-08T06:13:50.028-06:002019-11-08T06:13:50.028-06:00YES!!!!! I'd love to have a #kimtwin visit!!!!...YES!!!!! I'd love to have a #kimtwin visit!!!!! I'm kind of eyeing Gasparilla is February...(?)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-53841376950142807062019-11-08T06:12:26.352-06:002019-11-08T06:12:26.352-06:00When I ran Route 66 (in 2016) that race was right ...When I ran Route 66 (in 2016) that race was right before Thanksgiving, which seemed so late. MCM wasn't quite as late, but it did come at a good time for the season to wind down (after that last 13.1). Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-8739333528056888482019-11-08T06:10:24.734-06:002019-11-08T06:10:24.734-06:00I'm not really feeling low, but definitely &qu...I'm not really feeling low, but definitely "displaced." Kind of zombie-like. It's hard to believe the race has come and gone...but I'm glad to have a couple months with nothing big on the calendar. Quite the paradox LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-56707295623326965792019-11-08T06:10:17.787-06:002019-11-08T06:10:17.787-06:00I have been kind of feeling the same way since Chi...I have been kind of feeling the same way since Chicago so I've been trying to do more volunteering in my free time - might as well make the best out of the situation! I'm going to start planning my 202 calendar and I will definitely need a #kimtwin visit at some point..KookyRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687318401455266836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-38213868954256179952019-11-08T03:49:01.799-06:002019-11-08T03:49:01.799-06:00Most of my big races have fallen at the end of Nov...Most of my big races have fallen at the end of November, so I finish and then jump right into the busy holiday season. I think that helps because otherwise I would be more tempted to jump back into training for something else!Lisa @ Mile by Milehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12739298325369206085noreply@blogger.com