Today was a struggle, not the struggle that Sunday was, but a struggle regardless. I'm not sure exactly why I have been having so many problems of late. It could be an early summer cold. It is also possible that after 45 years I have developed some allergies. Either way I have been battling a runny nose and congestion for the last week or so (likely less, it just feel like a week.)
What that did was I did not sleep very well Saturday night, and when I woke up and tried to go for my long run on Sunday I just couldn't make it. I still managed to run 3 miles and nearly 4 miles total once I finally gave in and started walking. But my body was just really fatigued.
And I felt the same thing today, despite a better nights sleep and a true rest day yesterday. My legs and body just didn't want to get moving or keep going. I still managed 4 miles, but it was a struggle.
So it appears I have come to a plateau in my running. Where I can comfortably run a certain distance, but making the jump to the next step in mileage is giving me a real hard time. I have 2 choices when this happens. First, trust the process, and just keep pushing to that next level. Second, ease back and accept where I have gotten to.
At this point I will keep pushing, I really want to be able to complete multiple Half marathons this year. But if my body keeps telling me no, despite my adhering to the process, then I might have to listen. But I am not at that stage yet.
Now, another part of this could be caused by my dietary choices. I really need to take a closer look at what I am eating, and start cleaning that up a little. I have already basically cut out the fast food, but I need to make better choices at home too, and show a little more control. That's something I know I need to do, and have done in the past, it's more a matter of putting it into practice.
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