Nearly 60,000 runners tackled the London Marathon on Sunday morning, according to reports. Orthopaedic surgeon Professor Paul Lee warns that feeling fine after a marathon and actually being fine are two different things. Professor Paul Lee says the 72 hours following a marathon are the most crucial for recovery, as the body is vulnerable to injury and illness during that period.
He advises runners to prioritize rest, hydration, and nutrition in the days after the race. Meanwhile, British distance runner Jessica Warner-Judd has spoken about her recovery after suffering a focal seizure during the 10,000m at the European Championships in 2024. According to The Guardian, Warner-Judd described the experience as a subconscious trauma response, saying her brain would not let her race.
She underwent trauma therapy and was diagnosed with depression and autism after the seizure. Warner-Judd said she is now on medication and seizure-free. Warner-Judd made her marathon debut in New York in November 2024, running 2hrs 24 mins 45 sec.
She is targeting competing in the Los Angeles Olympics, according to The Guardian. In addition to her running career, Warner-Judd works up to 20 hours a week behind the deli counter at Booth's, a supermarket chain. She told The Guardian that she saw an advert for a job while shopping and decided to apply, as she was unsure how her running was going at the time.
Warner-Judd balances her training and work schedule, often fitting in runs before or after her shifts.