My American River 50M Race Report turned into a Recovery Report. The week after the race, I traveled to a far-off destination ideal for slowing down—and not feeling guilty about it: the Riviera Maya region south of Cancun. The experience reminded me of the value of vacation and recovery.
![An American River 50M Postscript (Con Siestas) Sarah on the beach near Cancun](https://www.therunnerstrip.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/DSC03302-100x100.jpg)