All Blobbed Out

[El Gordo]

Good move, Andy. Two months is, let's say, a generous recuperation period, but I'd say you need at least 4 or 5 weeks rest after a marathon, and by then you were well into December, so probably a bit pointless trying to get back to running before Christmas.

I had a break of around the same period after I did the FLM in 2002. I was dreading running for the first time afterwards, but actually it wasn't too bad at all. I thought I'd have to go right back to basics with an alternating run/walk schedule, slowly building up again to 30 minutes and beyond. But no, I went for an admittedly slow 35 or 40 minute jog without any walking at all. I felt sort of heavy and bloated and unfit, but I was expecting that. It took just a week or so to really feel that I was back into it.

The only thing I'd say is be wary of doing too much too soon. But you know all that stuff, I'm sure. Easy to get a pulled muscle after a lay-off.

Keep us informed.

Good luck,

Andy