How Soon is too Soon to Start Running Again After a Marathon

This is the time of year when most marathon runners are finishing
their goal races for the fall season. Once the excitement of this
incredible accomplishment fades though, you might be left
wondering when you should start running again. 


There’s no simple answer here but ensuring that you give yourself
enough time to recover both mentally and physically will help
with preventing burnout or injury in the next training
cycle. 


The amount of recovery you need will depend on a lot of factors
that will be addressed with topics such as:


What actually happens to your body when you race a marathon?

How long does the “damage” from running a marathon last?

How do you know when your body might be ready to start
running again?

What is the difference in the amount of time needed before
you are ready for easy running compared to tougher structured
workouts?

Is it ever okay to run the day after you complete a marathon?



Coach Hayley has guided many runners through this process and
helps us with answering the tough question of how soon is too
soon to start running again after a marathon.
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