Still feeling exhausted...
Andiebeanluvsu
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This is morning two after my 6k, and I still feel completely exhausted. I really really pushed myself (or I should say, my running partner pulled me along), and I ended up finishing with an 8min PR. I'm not super sore--just some mild shin pain in my left leg. It's more just feeling heavy, slow, stiff, and tired.
I'm not really feeling jazzed up to run today, but I also don't want to fall back into a habit of being lazy. Should I take a second rest day, or get back out and do what I can??
I'm not really feeling jazzed up to run today, but I also don't want to fall back into a habit of being lazy. Should I take a second rest day, or get back out and do what I can??
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My vote is for a second rest day if you're that exhausted, then maybe a nice easy run tomorrow.
I just had to take a week off from running to give my foot a rest and I was worried about getting lazy, so I get it. Finally got cleared for a short run this morning and was so happy to be out there again I realized I didn't need to worry.0 -
My vote is for a second rest day if you're that exhausted, then maybe a nice easy run tomorrow.
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But get that run done tomorrow! Take it slow - the run will aid in your recovery.0 -
I'm going through the same thing after finishing a half last Thursday. After taking Friday and Saturday off, I ran several miles on Sunday, spent a while strength training Monday, and ran a few miles this morning (Tuesday) and still can't get my speed up. Likely will need to take it easy for a few more days running just a few miles at a time before starting to push hard in the training (want to do another half in mid October).0
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I have been having an awful time with recovery too. I'm taking the extra days, but I'm not happy with my running right now.0
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I guess I'm just starting to lose my mojo with everything in general. Not sure what changed, but I find I've been going over my calories more and I'm just not as thrilled with running as I used to be.
I did drag my butt out today for a 2 mile run, but it was far from an enjoyable experience. I'm hoping I can snap out of it soon, before I completely derail and lose everything I've worked for
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I guess I'm just starting to lose my mojo with everything in general. Not sure what changed, but I find I've been going over my calories more and I'm just not as thrilled with running as I used to be.
I did drag my butt out today for a 2 mile run, but it was far from an enjoyable experience. I'm hoping I can snap out of it soon, before I completely derail and lose everything I've worked for
Maybe try taking a maintenance break?
I stopped everything for a week: logging, lifting, running, stretching and just rested and fueled.
Then I went back on maintenance and cut back on running and lifting (and read the book "Easy Strength"). I cut back my two base runs to where I feel like I could easily run the same distance again (amusingly 40 minutes, when running for 45 minutes makes me feel like I've given all I've got) and do a one hour long run (the last mile is challenging but not too hard). Once that long run starts feeling more "easy" I'm going to bump the base runs back up to 45 minutes.
I keep my strength training to a level where it never interferes with my runs.
The running is feeling good again. Really, really good.
Another thing I've done is to really focus on form and maintaining good posture during the runs. That helps a lot with the perceived "easiness" of the running. I'm actually looking forward to my Tuesday run for the first time in a LONG time.0 -
Another thing I've done is to really focus on form and maintaining good posture during the runs. That helps a lot with the perceived "easiness" of the running. I'm actually looking forward to my Tuesday run for the first time in a LONG time.
I also find that making sure I am conscious of my posture helps me to feel better after the fact. Some days I have back and hip pain after a run, and others I have none. The posture seems to make quite a large difference.0
