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11 Reasons Running a Marathon is Like an Epic Night Out

Fun· Marathon

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28 Oct

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Hello! I flew home yesterday after the race. The Marine Corps Marathon gives runners a long sleeve, thick and comfy tee instead of the standard race tees. I wore it on the way back. That girl over my shoulder thinks I’m a weirdo, which is accurate so I’m not worried about it.

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I made it home last night around 11pm after a long drive, Carl’s Jr. and Yogurtland stop. It was a very long day – I was up since 2am PST! But I’m happy I got to sleep in my own bed for a few nights before I leave again Thursday.

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The greasy food pit stop and need to sleep anywhere got me thinking that I had a “Marathon Hangover”. And I put together this list of comparisons…

11 Reasons Running a Marathon is Like an Epic Night Out

11. Your mom calls to make sure you’re alive.

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10. You pee in some very risky places.

porta potties

9. Your friends ditch you around mile or drink #6.

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8. You think you’re ready for it “Hey I trained for 20 weeks!’ OR “Hey I was in a fraternity!’” …and yet still manage to get your ass handed to you.

7. You wake up the next day sore in places you didn’t know existed.

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6. Around Mile 10 (or drink #5) you start to question whether or not this was a good idea…

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5. You slam drinks handed to you by friendly strangers. #WaterStation

4. You make new friends around mile or vodka shot #18 and swear you’ll be besties for life. Drinks and miles both really bond people.

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3. After it’s over all you can think about is FOOD – the greasier the better.

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2. You walk home barefoot with your shoes in your hands.

shoes-off

1. The next day all you want to do is lay down.

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Anywhere.

keeping it classy

See you guys later Smile

Question: What’s your post-workout OR drink session meal of choice?

I need some Five Guys Fries asap today!

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    1. Cathy says

      2013-11-07 at 7:28 am

      Love your post! I thought you had a pic of ME laying on the yoga mat. My orange tabby does the SAME thing! He comes up to me and tries to get in my hair!

      Reply
    2. Cassie says

      2013-10-31 at 4:48 pm

      this. is. amazing. How did I never put two and two together before? I even graduated from a party school (WVU) so I’m familiar with both!

      Reply
    3. Thegirlwhoraneverywhere says

      2013-10-31 at 1:30 pm

      These are awesome, and so true! Great list!!

      Reply
    4. No fluff weight loss says

      2013-10-31 at 8:45 am

      The craziest thing is that once you have finished and say to yourself”why do I do this to me?” you want to do it all over again after a few days of rest!

      Reply
    5. Stephanie says

      2013-10-29 at 6:27 pm

      I love this post. Thank you! And, I will be looking for you Sunday in the hope of cheering you on. See you on 4th Ave in Brooklyn — break a leg out there!

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2013-10-29 at 8:33 pm

        Thank you! See you then 🙂

        Reply
    6. Jennie says

      2013-10-29 at 2:25 pm

      You are so freaking funny!

      Reply
    7. Kelly @livegreenchic says

      2013-10-29 at 12:21 pm

      After a long race, nothing hits the spot like beer and pizza! Plus you have none of the guilt and hazy memories typically involved with smelling like beer and pizza in the morning.

      Reply
    8. Amanda @runtothefinish says

      2013-10-29 at 10:49 am

      OH my I die, this is so true. I don’t drink any more, but gawd this sounds like a lot of college nights and the girl thinking you are weird, HA I think that all the time as I’m getting a weird blog photo

      Reply
    9. Joanna @ the knitlit twit says

      2013-10-29 at 9:54 am

      LOL, this is great! So far I’ve only had post-training long run meals, and I’ve tended towards frozen yogurt. Nothing like the promise of a bowl full of creamy delicious topped with bona and fruit to keep you putting one foot in front of the other. And when I’m hitting a new ‘longest’ distance, sometimes I reward myself with Fruity Pebbles sprinkles ; )

      Reply
    10. RunLikeAclydesdale says

      2013-10-29 at 8:18 am

      You are hilarious!!

      Reply
    11. Shelly says

      2013-10-29 at 5:44 am

      I’m with you on the grease train – White Castle is my greasy hangover food craving. It sure doesn’t make my stomach happy though!

      Reply
    12. Livi says

      2013-10-29 at 4:58 am

      I can’t help but indulge in some form of chocolate after a long run//hard workout! the reward is the ultimate reason to finish…right? ;)!

      Reply
    13. Sue says

      2013-10-28 at 10:20 pm

      Japanese cold udon or soba with vegetable tempura and definitely dessert!

      Reply
    14. Stephanie @ Pink Sugar Running Shoes says

      2013-10-28 at 9:56 pm

      This is so awesome and soooo true!! I’ve got a #12 for you…towards the end of the night or race, the beverages handed to you by friends try to go back to the containers from which they came, if you catch my drift.

      Reply
    15. Emily says

      2013-10-28 at 8:53 pm

      HA! This totally made my day. Hand me a glass, I’ll drink it; hand me food, I may not even look at it but yeah, I’ll eat it!! Five Guys sounds so good right now!!
      I usually opt for a smoothie but I may change my strategy after this!

      Reply
    16. LosingLindy says

      2013-10-28 at 7:09 pm

      Vegas is so cute! I hope you are coming to IL to run the @Naperville26 We will be handing out pretzels and Twizzlers!

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2013-10-28 at 7:19 pm

        I wish I could! When is it?

        Reply
        • Losing Lindy says

          2013-11-20 at 5:26 pm

          aw..it was a week and a half ago. Let us know when you will be in the chicagoland area..would love to meet up!

          Reply
    17. Mer says

      2013-10-28 at 7:05 pm

      Cute and clevah!

      Reply
    18. Jojo @ RunFastEatLots says

      2013-10-28 at 6:52 pm

      Haha loved this!

      Chicken and waffles taste amazing after a night out 😉

      Reply
    19. Amy H. @ Run with Perseverance says

      2013-10-28 at 6:04 pm

      This is hilarious and so true (well, I haven’t run a marathon, but after running 3 halves, I still see how it’s true)!!

      Reply
    20. april says

      2013-10-28 at 5:44 pm

      haha this list was hilarious! i haven’t ran a full marathon yet, but i’ve ran a few half marathons so i can only imagine how accurate this is… and you totally should have asked that stranger for their french fry. 😉

      Reply
    21. Kate says

      2013-10-28 at 5:43 pm

      After a really long day at work, reading your top 11 list TOTALLY made my night 🙂 Thanks for making me laugh!!

      Reply
    22. Alexandria says

      2013-10-28 at 5:11 pm

      Ha! I love it. Great list and analogy. I think #5 is my favorite 🙂 Thanks for the post!

      Reply
    23. Chrissy says

      2013-10-28 at 5:08 pm

      Funniest.post.ever
      Chocolate milk is a huge post workout treat and I always splurge post race and most times it includes fries.
      If ever I had a night of partying on-tap, I’d carb-load as if I was running in the morning. Hee hee 😉

      Reply
    24. Lisa @ runningoutofwine says

      2013-10-28 at 4:45 pm

      hahaha this was a great comparison! After a long hard run or race I usually crave a burger and fries.

      Reply
    25. Haley says

      2013-10-28 at 4:44 pm

      You got these spot on!!! I couldn’t agree more.

      Reply
    26. Al @ HerBearings says

      2013-10-28 at 4:41 pm

      Haha! SO. True.

      Reply
    27. Nicole says

      2013-10-28 at 4:26 pm

      Haha nice comparison! I think I would rather run a big race, such a nerd.

      Reply
    28. Angela says

      2013-10-28 at 4:24 pm

      haha this is awesome! You forgot to mention you sometimes have to fight the urge to puke, and a game of cowboy face is in order for both!

      Reply
    29. Sara @ LovingOnTheRun says

      2013-10-28 at 4:17 pm

      Haha this is great! My husband ran Marine Corps this weekend and I spectated but had a BLAST!

      Our post run meal was grilled chicken and pasta. It was delicious – oh yes and fro yo and candy!

      Reply
    30. Running Librarian says

      2013-10-28 at 4:15 pm

      love it and so true!

      Reply
    31. Jody - Fit at 55 says

      2013-10-28 at 4:00 pm

      No marathons for me! 😉

      Reply
    32. Megan says

      2013-10-28 at 3:36 pm

      Fabulous post!

      Reply
    33. Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says

      2013-10-28 at 3:23 pm

      Hehehe this was awesome and I’m about to tweet it out as soon as I answer your question! My post-race meal of choice is either a Quest bar and an apple, or, if I have access to a blender, a smoothie full of greens, Vega performance protein, berries, and anti-inflammatories like maca, and ginger.

      Reply
    34. Clarinda says

      2013-10-28 at 3:22 pm

      Omg! This is hilarious!!

      Reply
    35. Holli says

      2013-10-28 at 3:03 pm

      Love it! You truly are my FAVORITE running Blog to read!! 🙂

      Reply
    36. mary @ minutes per mile says

      2013-10-28 at 3:03 pm

      i had a monster omelet right after the race, then a southern feast for dinner after MCM! this post is hilarious btw.

      Reply
    37. Debi says

      2013-10-28 at 2:56 pm

      Ha ha! Great comparisons–funny and true!

      Reply
    38. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says

      2013-10-28 at 2:54 pm

      SPOT.ON! Freaking hilarious, though I’m not one to crave anything greasy. After my two half marathons all I wanted were orange slices and coffee.

      Reply
    39. karen @tradingheels.com says

      2013-10-28 at 2:24 pm

      I LOVED it. Awesome! Laughed so hard….yet it’s true! Great post.

      Reply
    40. quix says

      2013-10-28 at 2:02 pm

      Love this. Two words – french fries. Also, I guess the DIFFERENCE would be races, the order is gatorade and then beer, and for nights out, it’s beer, then gatorade (the next day). 🙂

      Reply
    41. Kathy says

      2013-10-28 at 2:01 pm

      You hit this one right on!! Hahaha!!!

      Any food….dang you just ran a half marathon or a full whatever…

      Reply
    42. Brooke @ sweats & sweets says

      2013-10-28 at 1:49 pm

      Died laughing! This is HILAR!

      Reply
    43. TartanJogger tartanjogger.com says

      2013-10-28 at 1:35 pm

      Pizza! Burgers! Fries!! Chips! Pasta! Chocolate! Haribo!

      Reply
    44. Chris says

      2013-10-28 at 1:17 pm

      Not really hungry afterwards. Just lots of fluids (Shakes, Kefir, etc.) for me. I usually eat a couple hours later – by then I am usually “safe” and stay away from all those “feel good foods” because they usually end up as love handles … ha ha

      Reply
    45. Jesica @rUnladylike says

      2013-10-28 at 1:07 pm

      This made me laugh out loud! All so true! Congrats on your MCM finish.

      Reply
    46. Elizabeth @ Positive Change says

      2013-10-28 at 1:00 pm

      Those are great! And completely true! I love eating a bagel, egg, ham sandwich with pepper jack cheese!

      Reply
    47. Susan says

      2013-10-28 at 12:59 pm

      After my half marathons, I used to crave a grilled chicken sandwich & fries from Wendy’s but lately I’m just not hungry afterward. Of course I’ll eat some cookies that they might be handing out at the finish line. However the following day…watch out! I want to eat everything in sight!

      Reply
    48. Ashley says

      2013-10-28 at 12:55 pm

      This should be a comedy skit. SO beyond true.

      And my favorite post meal — anything with a CARB. After my race I ate both of my parents fries yesterday, with my salad…because thats how I roll.

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    49. Amanda says

      2013-10-28 at 12:28 pm

      hahah!! Too true! I love a biiiig breakfast, whether after a long run or after a long night out. 😉 Pancakes & chocolate milk make anything feel better!

      Reply
    50. Sarah says

      2013-10-28 at 12:28 pm

      Love your post! 🙂 Your shirt too, that’s awesome.
      Should I ever make it to and through a marathon, I’m going to nom down on some Japanese Pan noodles from Noodles & Co. They were my obsession before I decided being healthy and fit was more important than yummy food. 🙂

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    51. Jen@brokentequila says

      2013-10-28 at 12:28 pm

      Bloody, rare steak for both situations. Like 2 or 3 of them. I can eat rare red meat till I’m sick after a long run/race or night of drinking.

      Reply
    52. Christine @ BookishlyB says

      2013-10-28 at 12:09 pm

      Taco Bell bean burrito!

      Reply
    53. Chloe@SearchingForAHealthierLife says

      2013-10-28 at 12:00 pm

      Haha they all made me laugh. Hopefully one day I can agree and say ‘that’s so true!’ 😀

      Reply
    54. Casey @ StayingOnPace says

      2013-10-28 at 11:56 am

      If I run in the morning, I LOVE to crush a hearty breakfast…veggie omelet is the way to go!

      Reply
    55. Ash says

      2013-10-28 at 11:54 am

      This was hilarious and sooo perfect.

      Reply
    56. MartinaNYC@runtomakeadifference says

      2013-10-28 at 11:45 am

      Funniest. Post. Ever.

      Regarding your question… Regular post-workout drink/meal: chocolate milk. Post long run/race meal: pizza with triple cheese, onion rings, fries…as you said: the greasier, the better.

      Reply
    57. Bethany says

      2013-10-28 at 11:42 am

      These are all so true. I have to have a good burger after a race. Love Five guys!

      Reply
    58. Ali says

      2013-10-28 at 11:20 am

      Running a marathon is like a night off for me because I always swear that I’m never going to do it again while I’m lying on the floor the next day, but then I sign up for another one the day after that!

      Reply
    59. Michelle @ 3cheaprunners says

      2013-10-28 at 11:19 am

      soooo true…mom’s around the world that always tell you to never take food from a stranger, have clearly never run a marathon 🙂

      Reply
    60. Becky @ Olives n Wine says

      2013-10-28 at 11:17 am

      A big burger, greasy fries and a beer… for both post-long runs and a night out 😉

      Reply
    61. jodea @ chillichocolatelove.com says

      2013-10-28 at 11:17 am

      Toasted banana, nut butter and jam sandwich.

      Reply
    62. Liz says

      2013-10-28 at 11:14 am

      Best post ever. I love most of your posts anyway, but this one really had me laughing.

      Reply
    63. Ashley @ BrocBlog says

      2013-10-28 at 11:10 am

      Oh my gosh five guys may be the worlds best recover food for a marathon hangover or a regular one.

      Reply
    64. Amy @ crazysweatymommy says

      2013-10-28 at 11:08 am

      Beer, definitely a nice cold beer with 2 limes

      Reply
    65. Jackie says

      2013-10-28 at 11:07 am

      French fries for sure!

      Reply
    66. sonia the mexigarian says

      2013-10-28 at 11:06 am

      Oh boy. I’ve had some nights of hard drinking and hate the feeling afterwards. I hope my post marathon feelings don’t run along those lines. eeep.

      I was still laughing out loud with this list 🙂

      Reply
    67. Abby @ Change of Pace says

      2013-10-28 at 11:02 am

      ha ha ha- so true! Great post!
      Pizza, perogies, or Kraft Dinner. Comfort food at its finest, and lots of dough to absorb whatever is in your stomach!

      Reply
    68. Kellie @ Keeprunninkellie says

      2013-10-28 at 11:00 am

      #12 Your clothes, makeup and hair end up sweaty and a mess by the end of the race or night.

      Reply
      • Susan says

        2013-10-28 at 12:57 pm

        Nice add Kellie!

        Reply
    69. Elisia Payne says

      2013-10-28 at 10:58 am

      Love this post! Funny comparisons!!!

      Reply
    70. Elise @ 9toFit.com says

      2013-10-28 at 10:55 am

      hahaha some of these are hillarious, but so true!

      Reply
    71. David @ Captain Speedypants says

      2013-10-28 at 10:54 am

      I love/crave Denny’s or IHOP for the following couple days after a race. I nearly end up eating my body weight in pancakes and syrup. haha.

      Reply
    72. Miranda @ Miranda in Motion says

      2013-10-28 at 10:54 am

      uhh….this is totally how I feel today. Like I got hit by a Mack truck. Atlanta Marathon is no joke!!

      Reply
    73. Tricia says

      2013-10-28 at 10:54 am

      That is hilarious, because after I completed my FIRST RnR St Louis 1/2 marathon yesterday (darn hilly course!!) I wanted Five Guys Little Cheeseburger and fries and so that is where we went! 🙂

      Reply
    74. Taylor @ Single-tracked Mind says

      2013-10-28 at 10:53 am

      Love this! Amazing accurate, but constructive instead of destructive!

      Reply
    75. BlushandBarbells says

      2013-10-28 at 10:52 am

      Beer does sound like a great recovery drink, but Shakeology has fewer calories so I’ll stick to that for now. Once I run a marathon though, I’ll be expecting a keg to greet me at home

      Reply
    76. Martha says

      2013-10-28 at 10:48 am

      Thank you for all your post, I know what to look forward to for my 1st marathon this weekend (NYC) … had me laughing! Youa re an inspiration and a little book full of so much knowledge!

      Reply
    77. Sophie @ life's philosophie says

      2013-10-28 at 10:47 am

      LOVE this. I ran the MCM yesterday too! It was my first marathon and today I’m reveling in all the soreness and post-marathon TV watching. My couch and I are BFF today. After the race, I came home and drank 3 beers. It was glorious (I also ate some food), but I’m pretty sure it was the beer that helped with my recovery.

      Reply
    78. michelle kim says

      2013-10-28 at 10:45 am

      Post workout, I like to make a protein smoothie. It’s so refreshing and the best way (for me) to refuel.

      Reply
    79. Sally @ sweat out the small stuff says

      2013-10-28 at 10:45 am

      pancakes!!!! or a BLT and fries. Depending on if i’m craving salty or sweet =) And that’s for both post race and post drinking

      Reply

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