Hi! Just a question on Ironman recovery. I did IMFL this year and it was my first IM. I'm happy and proud I finished but was about an hour over I wanted to be and had a tough day. But, I did it! However, I'm having a horrible time recovering. Now, I will admit that I pulled a stunt that probably wasn't super smart but I'd do it again given the choice--just need to check on if that's adding to my issues, etc. About two weeks after IMFL, I "ran" (actually jogged/walked) the San Antonio RNR half marathon with my mom. It was her first half marathon and I promised I'd do it with her. I knew it would be a bit of a stretch on the recovery to do 13.1 miles that close to my IM finish but I thought since it would be slower than my normal recovery pace and like over an hour over my normal half marathon pace that it would be ok. Actually, the day of the half, I felt totally fine. Ever since, I feel like I have arthritis or tendonitis in my shoulder and my legs. I'll feel better for a day or two, then try to workout, even easy, and then I feel bad again. It's driving me nuts. I don't have any other symptoms like fatigue, red or swollen joints or limbs. Just the achy/inflammed feelings.
Has anyone experienced anything similar? Do I just need more rest, easy but steady/consistent workouts? I've never felt like this and this was my first IM so I'm kind of at a loss.
Has anyone experienced anything similar? Do I just need more rest, easy but steady/consistent workouts? I've never felt like this and this was my first IM so I'm kind of at a loss.