I'm replying to this thread instead of starting an October one because my race was in September...

Finished the Maine Marathon the other day. It was mid-fifties and raining the entire time (although apparently less of a downpour than last year). That is one spectacularly well-run race. Highly recommend it. Plus the swag bag was awesome. Lots of food, medicine samples (the box of band-aids was definitely appreciated on my poor raw feet after running in wet socks for 4.5 hours!), and a can of baked beans from a local company.

I was sore afterwards but not nearly as bad as I was expecting. Immediately after the race I had to walk up a hill to the gym (YAY HOT SHOWERS) and then down the staircase to the locker room - that was tough. But after the shower I wore compression tights and socks (and my nice warm cozy ibex dress) so by Monday I was walking much better (except down stairs). By Tuesday I was able to hike a mountain in Acadia National Park - 1 mile trail to top, 900+ feet of climbing, and a few thousand stone steps. Camped in Acadia for a few days after the race and I loved it. And wow, was it nice to have fresh seafood after living in Colorado for 3 years! Trying to decide what the next adventure will be. For once, I don't feel like quitting running!