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But things have been busy lately and as we all know, sleep is one of the first things to go! I was soooo exhausted last week and I just could not shake it. I felt like I could fall asleep at any minute, anywhere. Seriously, I was afraid my boss would catch me like this.
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Needless to say, my workouts for the week were less than stellar. I still managed to get my 5 miles in on Monday, but I only got through 1 mile on Wednesday before giving up and just walking. And I didn't even try to do my long run this weekend.
I have noticed that weeks like this seem to happen once during every training cycle. Part of it is being physically exhausted, but I also know part of it is mental. I let my "bad" week shake my confidence and that contributed to my skipping my long run. On the other hand, I knew my body and brain both needed a break! I've had some good double-digit runs in the last month and I still have 2 more on the schedule before my next half-marathon so I'm not too concerned.
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I had an extremely lazy weekend, taking naps each day and going to bed ridicously early, so I'm hoping that I've caught up on whatever sleep I needed!
Do you have days (or weeks) where you just can't shake that exhausted feeling?
Do you find you have an off week in every training cycle too?
Yes, I have times where I can't shake it off.. I also find it's not the best to run or workout hard because I'm fearful of injury.. How's your PF going??
ReplyDeleteYes, and yes. [Although if the first is persistent in a way that doesn't match your activity...get your iron checked! :)]
ReplyDeleteI think everyone (except maybe mutants/aliens) have an off-week here and there. Do your best, get back at it ASAP. I share Sarah's question, though - how's the PF?
Yes to all of this!! Sometimes the best thing you can do for your training, your health, etc. is do NOTHING and just rest!
ReplyDeleteI had a very similar week-some skipped workouts and extra sleep. I figure if I hit 75- 80% of my planned workouts I am good. Training schedules are guidelines, I doubt anyone actually does all their scheduled workouts. Life is too crazy for that:).
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