Immediately after getting to the hotel I took a hot shower, stretched, and iced my shins and feet. My feet were throbbing so badly I couldn't sleep, so I took some Advil and used a pillow to elevate them. I also slept in compression sleeves to help the circulation in my calves.
When I got up Sunday morning I went for a walk, ate a huge breakfast, then got a massage. The walk wasn't exactly fun, but it helped me loosen up. Getting a massage the day of or day after a race is a habit I started after running Marine Corps Marathon for the first time - it prevents a lot of soreness down the road.
I was (and still am) on a steady diet of Advil and water. I'm probably drinking more water in one day than most people drink in a week.
During the last lap of the race I had some serious doubts about whether or not I would ever run it again. Now that I've had some time to think about it, I know I would do it again in a heartbeat. Everyone I met was super-friendly, the race was well-run*, and the course flat and fast. I think it's the perfect first race for anyone considering running an ultra.
*pun not intended
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