Overcoming post-workout fatigue

gimedatnow

I was wondering if anyone has tips on how to avoid or overcome post-workout fatigue? I usually run 3-10 miles every morning with one day off per week, but recently, I've begun to feel mentally and physically exhausted around 6 hours of finishing my exercise. I've tried having a snack immediately after exercise and tried drinking coffee around the time I start to feel fatigued (I'd take a nap, but my work schedule's not flexible enough for that haha). Do any of you experience this too or have advice on how to deal with it? Thx!

LoosingMyLast15

i typically eat right after my run (i'm starving by the time i get back) and then i have a snack later in the afternoon - it helps fight off fatigue. it could be your body's way of telling you to take a break (fyi). my miles vary throughout the week (anywhere from 1-4 miles) and 6-8 miles either sat or sun.

waskier

Chocolate milk. I know it sounds corny and commercial, but it really works for me. I drink it right after my strenuous workouts and it helps.

MostlyWater

What about strength training for a day or 2 in there? That's a lot of running in the summer heat.

BrianSharpe

Chocolate milk. I know it sounds corny and commercial, but it really works for me. I drink it right after my strenuous workouts and it helps.

or a clif bar or some other snack right after running that gives you a quick hit of carbs & protein (chocolate milk is ideal with a 4:1 ratio of carbs to protein - my tri club has a big cooler of chocolate milk waiting for us when we finish races.

Buddhasmiracle

Mostlywater makes a valid point re fatigue and heat, and more especially if you are running in humidity. And another poster made a good point about alternating days with weight training.

Do you run the same route daily? I cycle 20 miles daily and discovered and felt increasingly tired and worn around 16 miles. I altered the route slightly and it helped me feel "refreshed." Now I change out the route every few days, and not really by much.