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Recovery Week 2: Starting to Feel Normal Again Post-Chicago

October 26, 2024 by Brian Rock
A picture of the fall foliage reflected against a lake. This is similar to my view while trail running this week.

This is the second week of my recovery following the Chicago Marathon, and it started off great. I’m always a little hesitant about the weeks after a race. I still remember my first marathon, when I had trouble walking down steps. Standing up from a chair was a struggle. I saw a post on reddit … Read more

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