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For my first two marathons, I only hurt for a day afterwards.  This time around, it's been 3 days, I hurt so much! I know I ran my best on Sunday, not only because of my new PR, but because my body is telling me in these not-so-awesome ways. I go down the stairs backwards.   My four year old pushes me out of the way going up the stairs because I'm going too slowly and then proceeds to  grab my hand and pull me up the stairs.   I'm in love with this massager from Brookstone . Getting in and out of the car results in a loud  grunt and sometimes a cry. Compression shorts and socks are permanent pieces of clothing. Friends feel bad for you and help you take your shoes off and put on your sweatpants after running said marathon.   (Thank you Carrie!) I want Ward to install one of these in our bathroom. When I try to run, I pump my arms like hell,  but my legs won't move.  This onl...