Post-Marathon Blues & Redemption Races: What To Do After Your Fall Marathon

In this week’s episode of The Marathon Handbook Podcast, hosts Katelyn Tocci and Alex Cyr take the reins while Michael is away coaching at a cross-country meet. (00:00) After covering back-to-back marathons in Chicago and Toronto, they share travel chaos stories and post-race reflections. (10:15) The conversation turns to post-marathon blues — what to do when the season ends or when your race doesn’t go to plan. (17:40) Listener Erin writes in about whether to run a redemption marathon, sparking an in-depth discussion on recovery timing, mental reset strategies, and avoiding injury. (31:00) Katelyn recounts her own mistake running too soon after a 100-miler, and Alex offers tips for managing motivation in the off-season. (50:00) The hosts close with how to structure recovery weeks, stay inspired during the winter, and find joy in running again before the next big race. (1:03:00) Plus, they tease what’s ahead for the Marathon Handbook team in New York.

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