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Marathon runners and the like, do you get "down in the dumps" after the event?

Disco, 2 May, 2009 at 09:38 Posted on Off Topic Posts 0 4

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H ran the London Marathon last week, having trained hard for it. He hasn't ran since, and last night he was really down in the dumps, which is very unlike him.

I just wonder whether this is a common occurrence after an event like that?

I suggested that if he fels physically up to it he should try and make time to get out running today, and he said he would.

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Mr JK · 2 May, 2009 at 09:47
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The temptation to post something about how the phrase "down in the dumps" applies to Paula Radcliffe is overwhelming, but I'm fighting it off.
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Pop Up Pundit · 2 May, 2009 at 09:57
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It's totally normal - he's had a big goal that he's planned & trained towards for months & now it's over. I've felt very grumpy mumpy after maras. He needs a new goal!! How about a non running one?
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Disco · 2 May, 2009 at 10:19
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I'm glad you're fighting the temptation, I wouldn't want to have to roll my eyes.

Thanks PUP, it's good to know it's normal. He's talking about running a few half marathons, to aim to improve his time with each one.

His goal for today is to erect a fence in our garden, so that's not helping his sour mood!
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SophieM · 2 May, 2009 at 14:14
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Tell hm to get out and do a few short runs, and just enjoy it. We didn't get down at all after ours, but we had loads of other stuff on.
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