Episode 51: Post-Race Blues: When the Finish Line is Behind You and You Still Feel Off

The race is over, the crowd is gone, and everything is quiet again... and that quiet can feel really loud. It's been about eight weeks since Cocodona, and I finally named what I've been feeling: post-race blues. Except mine don't look like what everybody talks about. No restless "what's next" searching, no beating myself up over my time goal... just fog, fatigue that doesn't add up, and a flatness I didn't see coming. So I'm sharing all of it, because if coaches expect honesty from their athletes, we've got to show up the same way.In this episode:Why my post-race blues looked nothing like the version I'd always heard aboutThe sneaky symptoms... brain fog, weird fatigue, emotional flatness, and the good cry that finally named itThe physiology behind it: stress hormones, the dopamine drop, and why recovery takes months, not weeksHow I'm actually recovering... doing the minimum, protecting my promises, and letting the rest waitWhy this isn't just about 200-milers... it can follow any big thing, running or notYou're not broken, you're not failing at recovery. You did something really hard, and now your body wants rest.Links & Resources for This EpisodeFollow me on InstagramVisit my website: www.sunrisetrailscoaching.comWant to work together? Learn about 1:1 CoachingFree guide: What’s In My Pack? Download here