ok ive pulled out my trusty book by Jeff Galloway,
Marathon, You can do it!
i'll quote verbatim from his chapter 15 -
Recovery and Beyond, since i think this befits your situation
Quote:
Even if you've run twice as far as youve ever raced before in your life, you can be back to your normal running routine very quickly by following a few simple steps, before and after the race. by mentally and physically preparing for the morning after, you can reduce the negatives, while emotionally riding the waves of postive momentum from even the toughest of races.
The Post Race Letdown
Even with the best preperation, however, there will be a natural motivation lull. when they have spent months working toward a specific event and have reached the finish line of a significant physical test, even the most focused athletes experience a psychological let down. the challenge has motivated you to be regular with your exercise, to keep pushing your endurance limits, and to reach down deep for motivation and the strength to go on. Like any significant accomplishment, the day of achievement marks and emotional peak and is invariably followed by a downturn. as soon as you grasp the reality of the accomplishment "dolldrums" will occur, you can prepare for them and desensitize yourself.
Talk yourself through this, "its natural, after six months preparation for the big day, to miss the focus, the commitment, and the reinforcement of others who supported me in my mission." but you could also tell yourself with honesty that in a few days you can be shrugging of the blues as you strike out in a new direction.
Another Mission
so, lets get another mission started, now!
write the date of your next project on a calender or ina journal. its best to shift gears and select a different type of mission, a scenic trail run, a weekend trip to a big festival event, a group run with friends who havent seen in a while. if you've trained in a group, schedule an easy group run 3-4 weeks after the race and you will look forward to the reunion.
Its ok to shift missions in midstream but be sure to have a specific event alwats written on the calendar. if you wait till after your first "mission day" to choose another goal, your letdown will be more severe.
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hope that helps in any way. but keep looking forward to the next one and make sure you use your support crew whoever they may be.
good luck!