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Absolutely exhausted after Parkrun.

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Neolara · 28/03/2026 22:08

I am wrecked after Parkrun every week. Properly exhausted, lying on the sofa for the rest of the day, feel slightly unwell. I don't want to feel this bad. Any ideas how to become more resilient?

I run a couple of times a week pretty slowly and am 56. I run Parkrun faster than my usual pace (although still pretty slow) and have been recently getting some PBs.

OP posts:
Thecows · 28/03/2026 22:13

Are you particularly nervous? Perhaps you're releasing a lot of adrenaline?

Motherearthisbusy · 28/03/2026 22:12

You shouldn’t feel that wiped out after a park run especially as you do them regularly. Have you had a health MOT lately?

TofuGoblin · 28/03/2026 22:11

What's your food/hydration like before, during and after?

Electrolytes make a huge difference for me personally.

OneUniqueOP · 28/03/2026 22:11

I am exactly the same. Have to go back to bed afterwards for a couple of hours. Here for any tips!

NormasArse · 28/03/2026 22:10

What do you have to eat beforehand? What do you do afterwards? Do you take any vitamins?