Often when running "for time," it takes multiple days for recovery to be working well. While it may be premature to make that determination, things are going well. I know I didn't take it easy at any point during the marathon -- I put it all out on the course. Soaking in the tub for a bit before my shower, and using my Normatec boots immediately afterward (alas, only for 15 minutes, rather than the desired 30+ minutes) was a good immediate beginning to my recovery. Breaking up my drive in two parts so that I wasn't sitting for an excessively long stretch of time helped, as did using the Normatec boots for a full hour after dinner.
Today, I did some active recovery by going on the elliptical for an hour this afternoon, and will see tomorrow whether a moderate pace on treadmill or another elliptical session is advisable. Definitely need to make sure that I am doing what I can to be running at a pace that will hold me in good stead for my pacing gig in less than 2 weeks.
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