I sound like a broken record with how fatigued I
have been feeling lately. This last week was a “recovery” week for me as well
as this next week. Hopefully by taking two recovery weeks I can get some pep
back into my step. If not, I might be screwed. Windermere is officially 36 days
away…..
Monday:
Easy shake out run in downtown San Francisco
before we had to pack up. The weather was perfect! I fell in love with running along the pier. Ended up with around 5.38 miles before I ran out of time.
Tuesday:
Our plane was delayed on Monday so I was super
tired after a full day of work. I decided to not go to FGF and go for an easy
bike ride instead. I must have been really tired or just a total novice
cyclist, but I fell off my bike and totally scraped my leg! It was also my
first time out on the roads being clipped into the pedals. I obviously have
some work to do!
Did 10 minutes of core and called it a day!
Wednesday:
Easy 5 mile run
15 minutes of core
Thursday:
There were two things I didn’t want to have to do
at FGF
#1 Timed mile
#2 Box jumps
It must have been my lucky day, because I got to
do both of those! Yay me!!!! I stalked the website all day for the workout, but
it was never posted. I didn’t want to show up, see the workout and leave so I
stuck it out. The mile was awful. I should have been able to run it much faster
than I did. UGH. The box jumps were super hard. Every time I jumped I thought I
was going to biff it on my shaky legs.
Workout for time:
21-15-9-3
Ring rows
Box jumps
Wall balls
Total time 10:52
20 minutes of core when I got home
Friday:
I ran an easy 3.55 miles downtown Spokane and
ended up at Oz Fitness where I purchased a 4 month membership. I am looking
forward to taking some core & pilates classes.
Did 15 minutes of core when I got back home.
Saturday:
I was supposed to run 13 miles at MP, but after
2.67 miles I bagged it and walked back to my car. I don't know what my friggin
deal is. I know that I feel fatigued,
but I am starting to think that there is more of an underlying issue that has
to do with my noggin.
Sunday:
Got up early and wanted to some redemption. Ran my
13 miles at slightly slower than what I needed, but was still in target range. I
felt good, so I finished off another 9.05 miles to make 22.05 miles total. I
averaged a 7:43 pace and felt pretty good!
Did 15 minutes of core to finish off the week!
Questions for you:
If you call it quits in a workout do you try again
the following day or just bag it entirely?
Ever had a good redemption workout?
--Tasha
Sorry to hear that you were so tired this week. Have you had your iron levels checked? Or perhaps your body is still recovering from the half marathon and vacation? Hopefully this week will be much better. Take it easy and don't run if you really don't want to/are too tired too. You'll snap out of this soon!
ReplyDeleteI have been debating on whether to get my iron levels checked because I am taking a supplement. :/
DeleteLong story, but my coach thinks that I have some "head issues" that might be the main culprit to my fatigue. UGH.
When I read your times and paces, I feel tired just thinking about them. I know you're a running pro, but I figure you should get extra slack in your recovery weeks because your hard weeks are so hard! I am pretty good at following my schedules (because they aren't as hard as yours!) but think if I missed a long run I'd make it up; perhaps not shorter ones though. I hope this next week is better.
ReplyDeleteKari- I really enjoyed my two "recovery" weeks. I think that they worked wonders for me!
DeleteMaybe you're doing too much? With the marathon coming up, I'd think that you don't want to reduce running, but maybe reducing strength and cycling? I don't know, I just know that sometimes I go through phases where work + exercise becomes overwhelming, and when that happens, giving myself a little grace seems to help out.
ReplyDeleteI think that is always my main problem- doing too much. I have always been the go getter kinda person. I have been better about skipping out on crossfit if I am too tired. Last week I only went once.
DeleteYou're a runner but are scared of a mile run? That's amusing.. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd box jumps I think are almost all about confidence. If you're not 100% committed to it, that's when the issues happen. Just line your hips up, use your arms and go!
HA! I was only scared because my legs were still thrashed from my 1/2 marathon in San Francisco. Normally I am like bring it!!!!!!!
DeleteSomeday I will be as awesome as you on box jumps. Someday :-)
Way to get out there and finish! You know I've had those days, but I have to remember that sometimes my body might need more rest than I think - on the go go go all of the time - so I recharge and do over - way to get after it girl!
ReplyDeleteI definitely needed the recharge. My body thanked me a lot! :-)
DeleteYou're hanging tough, in my opinion. And you're already in very speedy shape--I dont' think there's much you can do to derail Windmere at this point. I have confidence in you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Amanda. I think after this last weekend and my workout last night I am ready. Game on Windermere!!!!
DeleteUm, wow, that is one killer way to finish the week! Hope the extra week of cutting back does the trick and you feel more like yourself soon. But as Amanda said, I have confidence in you!!
ReplyDeleteThe cutting back really did do the trick. I feel fantastic this week. Less than 27 days until the big day!
DeleteThat is a pretty stellar "redemption" run there T! Travelling really threw me off my workout miojo and ever since then I've been struggling to get myself back on track mentally and physically. And then I got sick! Take a couple doses of Vit C and make sure you get a really nice rest day of NOTHING - and pick up where you left off. I know you're going to do awesome either way!
ReplyDeleteThanks Beka!!! I was so mad at myself for not finishing a long run. Those just feel really important for marathon training. I usually always get sick after travelling. I hope that you feel better now. Poor thing!
DeleteI am confident that you are gonna rock Windermere. Box jumps scare me lol-im such a wuss.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tanya! Box jumps are so intimidating. I don't know why!
DeleteWow! Kick ass run on Sunday! In all honesty, I think it's good you didn't force yourself to run further on Sunday. Sometimes our body knows more than we do and we have to trust it. Hopefully, this week will feel better mentally and physically.
ReplyDeleteThanks Amy! Last week was an awesome week. I am super proud of myself for sticking to the revised plan that allowed me some extra recovery.
DeleteYou are a rock star, sorry you are feeling fatigued, maybe just one day of complete rest may getcha back on track? I hear ya on the box jumps, even on fresh legs after a few sets they can be tricky! So excited for your marathon.
ReplyDeleteThanks Marnee. It actually took two improvised recovery weeks to get me feeling normal again. I feel pretty good today so I guess that is a good sign. :-)
DeleteWay to get back out there and bust out the 13 miles! And yeah, your easy week sounds like the worst week of my workout life. haha! You are a great runner and I'm sure you're going to be awesome at your next marathon!
ReplyDeleteLOL. The training always intimidates me if I look at it in one piece. If I take it a day at a time it isn't so bad. :-)
DeleteNice work getting in the 13! I can go either way. Sometimes I bag it and sometimes I try to fit it in sometime later in the week:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Rachelle. :-)
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