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To keep warm you could  just wear another layer under the tights - if it's arctic I'll wear Y-fronts plus close fitting boxers then running tights. Definitely no shorts over tights. Lycra shorts under baggy shorts is just about acceptable IMHO, if the baggy shorts are too short!

Having made my marathon debut over the weekend, I'm now pretty sore, especially my quads. I went for a gentle jog and stretched yesterday but that hasn't really helped.
Does anyone have any advice on marathon recovery, what training I should/shouldn't be doing,  and how long I should leave it before racing again?  

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Your best moment (apart from the finish) - Probably going through 20M and realising I was still ahead of schedule

Your worst moment - The last two miles, my quads had given up and my feet were burning

What surprised you most about the day - The sheer number of people involved, from marshals to spectators to the tube companies.

Your most memorable moment - Finishing!

What your goal was, and how your finishing time compared. My goal was an optimistic 2:50, I surprised myself with 2:46.

And of course, how you celebrated! Ate the food in the goody bag, had a shower, got more food and rushed back to university!

Thanks for the big cheer, guys - I spotted your station but wasn't expecting quite so much noise!