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Dear all helpful people,

 I ran my first full marathon at Edinburgh on the 23rd May this year and did ok with 4 hours 54, although was on track for 4 hours 30 until about mile 17/18 when I had to slow it down because of the heat.  Nonetheless I enjoyed the experience immensely and am really keen to do another - thinking about Dublin in October.

My problem is that I just seem to be so fatigued on even my short 5 - 6KM runs since I ran the marathon.  I was also exhausted more than usual when I've seen my personal trainer - is this normal within the month after running a marathon, or am I just being a bit soft?  (I did manage to walk the Yorkshire 3 Peaks at the weekend in 10.5 hours, so I still have some endurance left in me)

Also, when I run and walk long distances at speed, my fingers swell massively.  When I did the Edinburgh marathon I had to get my husband to look after my wedding and engagement rings because I knew it would be too painful otherwise - any ideas as to why this is?  And more importantly, how I can stop it?

Many thanks!

Lucy

Hi Stoxy,

 Thanks for that I know pretty much exactly where you mean - the Abbey Inn is my local!  Sounds like a good route.  Looking forward to it and thanks for the reply.

Hello,

Any info on the suggested route for the race?  Can't see anything on the Harriers website - could just be looking in the wrong area I guess.

Cheers