And overall I'm feeling pretty decent. Of course as always I have to break that down into the mental and physical components
Every once in a while I revisit the moment that I decided to quit, something which I have never done before by the way, in any race, at any distance. Of course I wish I could still claim that perfect record, but when I remind myself that I almost passed out on several occasions I manage to shrug off the feelings of failure. And of course knowing I'm going back there to kick ass next year helps as well.
I do however still have a ways to go to a complete physical recovery. I think I have to back off a bit from the relatively easy stuff I've been doing. Today was my 4th consecutive day with some kind of a workout, and it didn't feel good. I was more tired than a couple of days ago and that's not what needs to happen. I need to feel fresher each day until I'm back to normal.
I did some more messing with my heart rate today, including some testing that is supposed to help me determine my maximum rate. I wanted to do that anyway because this time around I want to use heart rate more specifically in my training. I did two different sub-max tests as they're called (walking and stepping), as well as a mathematical calculation, and all 3 came up with identical results. My maximum running heart rate is approx 175 bpm.
Of course getting your heart rate up to it's absolute maximum is almost impossible, but there is no doubt that in training I should be able to get it over 160. I've done so lots of times in the past, and so the fact that I can't currently get it up to 150 tells me something. The problem is, that I don't know what it tells me!
It could simply be that I have not recovered from the punishment I undertook 2 weeks ago, or it could indicate more of the same problem that I experienced that day. Wednesday I go to the doctor to get his opinion, and then we'll go from there. Mean while I will try to take it easy.
And tomorrow is Labour day and so I should go out and do some labour. Tons of stuff to do around here, but I have had very little ambition since we came home. I can't quite pinpoint why. Maybe I'm just tired and should do some more resting, but resting somehow seems to make me tired!!
walk/jog/run 10 kms
"Sooner or later, I hate to break it to you, you're gonna die, so how do you fill in the space between here and there? It's yours. Seize your space."---Margaret Atwood
Every once in a while I revisit the moment that I decided to quit, something which I have never done before by the way, in any race, at any distance. Of course I wish I could still claim that perfect record, but when I remind myself that I almost passed out on several occasions I manage to shrug off the feelings of failure. And of course knowing I'm going back there to kick ass next year helps as well.
I do however still have a ways to go to a complete physical recovery. I think I have to back off a bit from the relatively easy stuff I've been doing. Today was my 4th consecutive day with some kind of a workout, and it didn't feel good. I was more tired than a couple of days ago and that's not what needs to happen. I need to feel fresher each day until I'm back to normal.
I did some more messing with my heart rate today, including some testing that is supposed to help me determine my maximum rate. I wanted to do that anyway because this time around I want to use heart rate more specifically in my training. I did two different sub-max tests as they're called (walking and stepping), as well as a mathematical calculation, and all 3 came up with identical results. My maximum running heart rate is approx 175 bpm.
Of course getting your heart rate up to it's absolute maximum is almost impossible, but there is no doubt that in training I should be able to get it over 160. I've done so lots of times in the past, and so the fact that I can't currently get it up to 150 tells me something. The problem is, that I don't know what it tells me!
It could simply be that I have not recovered from the punishment I undertook 2 weeks ago, or it could indicate more of the same problem that I experienced that day. Wednesday I go to the doctor to get his opinion, and then we'll go from there. Mean while I will try to take it easy.
And tomorrow is Labour day and so I should go out and do some labour. Tons of stuff to do around here, but I have had very little ambition since we came home. I can't quite pinpoint why. Maybe I'm just tired and should do some more resting, but resting somehow seems to make me tired!!
walk/jog/run 10 kms
"Sooner or later, I hate to break it to you, you're gonna die, so how do you fill in the space between here and there? It's yours. Seize your space."---Margaret Atwood
Love
Peter
I'm glad you're going to the doctor and I think it would be a good thing to follow your judgement here and take it easy for a couple of days. Patience, my friend, all will be well.
ReplyDeleteLove, gail
Labour Day originated to celebrate workers and the labour union movement (and their push for better working conditions, like shorter working hours). So, don't work too hard tomorrow! :)
ReplyDeleteI hope the appointment with the doc on Wednesday goes well and provides you with some help/explanation. My thought was that you're still recovering from race day. Is it possible race day was just an unlucky day for you (maybe the crappy weather, short sleep, who the hell knows...)
Love,
Michael