Traveling After a Race? Three Tips to Make Your Trip More Comfortable
When I put together Friday’s quick tip about the issues a runner faces when making a long trip right before the race, I was planning on today’s post being the natural follow up–things to do when you’re traveling after a race, either by car or by plane.
Traveling After a Race?
I’m still going to do that post today, but it’s not nearly as topical as I’d planned.
(If you’re not following me on Social Media, you may have missed the announcement that I wasn’t able to make it out to California to speak and run the Running with the Bears marathon. I’ll share the details of the disappointment later this week.)
So instead of dealing with the post-marathon aches and pains I was expecting to face today, I’m writing this post based on past experience.
Jumping in a plane less than 8 hours after running 26.2 is something I’ve done before (twice, actually), and I’ve also taken an 8+ hour car ride right after a race.
So if you’re facing a trip shortly after a half/full marathon finish, here are a few things you can do to make your trip home as comfortable as possible. Read more