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I've done a number of Ironmans and marathons. I definitely feel "punch drunk" for a couple days after doing Ironman class races and the main training days (thin
by AtlasBarfed 3y ago
I've done a number of Ironmans and marathons. I definitely feel "punch drunk" for a couple days after doing Ironman class races and the main training days (think like 100 mile bike / 10 mile run in one session).
But I completely recover after a day or two.
I personally draw the line at sleep deprivation, so those nutso Barkley Marathoners that go like 3 days without rest? Nah. RAAM? Nope. No thatnks.
- chunkymilk 3y agoI've made the mistake of driving home (to Philly) the day after IM Lake Placid the first time I raced it. It's bad for a number of reasons, but the punch-drunk feeling was unexpected. I made sure to stay an extra few days when I did it again.
- chrisfosterelli 3y agoTraining is very good for the body but actual all-out racing happens at a level of exertion that typically isn't. Your body recovers from it, but at the Ironman distance it takes longer than people often think. Athletes show elevated muscle damage and inflammation biomarkers up to three weeks after a race. A lot of the fatigue is actually central nervous system fatigue, which gives the brain fog.
- physicles 3y agoFor those who haven't heard of the Barkley before, there's a fantastic documentary about it. Apparently it's on Amazon Prime now. https://barkleymovie.com/ https://barkleymovie.com/ The Barkley Marathons: The Race that Eats Its Young If you apply to join and are accepted, the acceptance letter begins with something like, "Deepest condolences, you have been accepted..."