Wait Time After Running a Marathon to Have a Body Lift?

Great question! There are no rules on waiting time after running a marathon and having surgery.

Based on my own personal experiences of running marathons I would suggest that you wait 1 or preferably 2 weeks after the marathon before having elective surgery. It does take your body some time to recover from the effort and you may finish the marathon with some niggling injuries that you didn't have before.

Being fit enough to run a marathon suggests that you are in good health and that your body should cope well with the stress of major surgery. After all the time you have spent training for the marathon you may find that the post operative exercise restrictions are psychologically taxing, or alternatively you may welcome the enforced temporary rest.

Good luck with the marathon, don't go out too fast and don't try anything new on the day. Best of luck with your surgery, too!

Dear sxyclara00,

There are just no clear rules on this one.  Every runner recovers at their own speed and rate so you have to listen to your body.  I would recommend you increase your protein intake in preparation for your surgery as will need more to recover from both your marathon and your surgery.  If you have any leg injuries that occur with your running, please delay your surgery until they have mended to minimize your risks of blood clots in your legs during and after surgery.  Good luck with both efforts!