Overtrained!

This has been a very tough week so far. For all of the runs I had to do, I had to walk a bit, even on the shorter 6-mile runs. My legs just felt dead this week!! This is actually very discouraging as I’ve done a ton of 10-mile longs runs and a couple 12-miles runs, all without walking. As a matter of fact, it’s probably been months since I last had to take a walking break during a run.

I’ve been building my mileage and I’ve run 30+ miles for each of the last 5 weeks and I think it’s taking its toll now. The warmer weather we’re getting this week in TX certainly isn’t helping as it too is a bit draining.

I’m running my first 10K race this Saturday so I decided to take 2 consecutive rest days so I’ll be fresh on Saturday. I don’t know when last I’ve rested for 2 consecutive days!

I’ll probably run 30+ miles next week, but the following week I’m traveling on business so I’ll cut way back….maybe to 20 miles and try and get some well needed rest. Once I get back from my trip I’ll be pushing onwards as I make my way to 40 miles per week.

BTW, here is a composite picture I put together showing how I look now, and 3 years ago when I was 50+ lbs heavier:

Posted by derek as Training at 10:23 PM PST

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