Pampered Recovery

After the Army Ten Miler, I was jealous when my friend had a post-race pedicure, so I planned ahead for some post-race pampering after the GW Parkway Classic, and scheduled a massage. (My toes still are not fit for public viewing after last fall’s injury. I don’t know what I’m going to do as the weather calls for open-toed shoes!) I got a Swedish massage, which is a bit gentler than the deep tissue massage I usually get. It was perfect for getting the tension out of my lower back and soothing my legs and feet. Aaahh.

I also got a regularly scheduled manicure. I am still loving the light-cured Gelish polish. There really is no chipping whatsoever after three weeks!

Today I planned to take it easy with 20 minutes on the elliptical and then one of the programs on my Rodney Yee DVD, but as I was on the elliptical I found myself wanting to do upper body weights. It’s been a few days, and I don’t want to lose the strength I have built up for those push-ups! Some day I will have to face that Bob Harper Pure Burn: Super Strength DVD again!

My quads are a bit sore when I walk down the stairs, but otherwise I am feeling good!

In a quiet moment yesterday, I realized that I would not be able to tell my Dad about my race. He wouldn’t have come to the finish line like my Mom did, but he would have asked me how my “marathon” went. (To him, all races are “marathons!”) I know you were proud of me Dad. I love you and miss you.

Do you have a post-race recovery plan?