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You deplete all the chemicals which normally regulate your mood at different rates. Everything's out of whack. You get great highs and plummeting lows. In ultras I often wear sunglasses so people can't see I'm welling up at nothing at all.
It's also a good sign that you aren't replenishing correctly.
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I know that hollow feeling. I've only done 4 marathons, London in 2008 was the last one. Whenever I crossed the finished line in any race (10km, half or full marathon), I felt compelled to sign up for the next one. I also enjoyed the pain walking down steps or ramp for the few days afterwards.
Well done to all who ran this weekend, I miss it like hell.
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It does and let's be honest there is fuck all support out there on the course. I got 3.56 last year at Stratford and really do think if I did London I could get 3,45.
Some inspirational stuff on the TV yesterday evening watching the London highlights.
Does anyone else feel a bit hollow after running a marathon - emotional even? It's quite a weird feeling. Different to being knackered.