Right after you’ve finished your marathon it’s usually a normal experience to wish to try to finish another marathon. However, if you really feel your self obtaining ‘itchy feet’ then go for the odd slow-paced run within the second, third or fourth week after your marathon. Typically you must consciously take this first month off right after your marathon for recuperation otherwise you have the risk of injury.
The night before your actual marathon race can usually be a bit restless. Hopefully you got at least a little sleep during your last night. Even if you really feel that you simply did not sleep, it does not really matter very much. As long as your body had a minimum of some rest and you didn’t toss or turn all night, then you definitely must be fine.
When you are training for your marathon, your last long training session must ideally be 3-4 weeks before your marathon race. In the final month prior to your marathon it is practically impossible to get any fitter because your entire body is close to it’s peak condition.