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* [[Glycogen]] Depletion. [[Glycogen]] is the stored in the [[Muscle|muscles]] as a fuel for running, and the lack of [[Glycogen]] is a primary limiting factor in marathon running.
* [[Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness]]. While the pain of DOMS is normally noticed 24-48 hours after exercise, the weakness is immediate.
* Muscular Soreness. This refers to non-DOMS [[Muscle|muscle]] soreness and generally responds to different treatments. With DOMS the [[Muscle|muscles ]] are tender to the touch and often have pronounced weakness. With non-DOMS soreness, [[Massage]] can feel painful but good.
* Lack of Sleep. After a race, it can be hard to sleep, making subsequent events tougher.
==Possible Mitigations==