I don't know what's wrong with me lately! I have been coming home and sitting my butt down in the recliner and taking a nap after work. That means I have to force myself to get up and go run. Then, I come back home after my run and go back to sleep! I think I'm getting burned out all of a sudden, and it's scaring me! Good thing my race is next Saturday. I mean, I'm really excited and proud that I've come this far, but I think my body may be telling me it's time for a little rest. After my 14 mile run Sunday, I took Monday off and was supposed to run Tuesday, but didn't. I pushed that workout to Wednesday, then waited till 8:00PM to do it. I ran 5 miles on the treadmill. Tonight, I ran 4 miles outside in my neighborhood. I didn't want to do that, I wanted to stay in my chair and watch a movie, lol. I think I'm tired of having a structured running schedule with big 14 mile long runs and 10 mile tempo runs in the same week. After my race next Saturday, I'm going to take a couple of weeks off from serious training. I'm still going to run, maybe 15-20 miles each week, then jump back into a training plan again. I have another half marathon on November 1st in Pittsburgh. As long as I keep my mileage up between now and then, I should be fine. I'm just going for the experience. So, somebody please motivate me!! My last big run before the race is tomorrow. It is a 10 mile tempo run. I'm not excited about it! But, then I start taper for the race. I'm almost done!!!
You have done the training--you are ready! Take the lead of your body and rest....you earned it girl! KICK BUTT!
ReplyDeleteTammy. You're a certified nut if you're doubting yourself now. I think everyone goes through those moments where they don't want to train and they don't think they can do it (if you don't have those moments... you are not normal). You have been training so hard for this and had so so so much dedication that I know you're not only going to complete the race, but you're gonna ROCK the race. I have been anxiously awaiting the race report you do just to hear how it goes. Lady, don't worry your pretty little head. You're gonna do so well, listen to your body, and know you're gonna rock some pavement!
ReplyDeleteBest of luck on your race! I have a feeling you'll do great.
ReplyDeleteWhat you're describing is a very natural feeling at this point before a target race (or at least it happens to me all the time). Try to get plenty of sleep this week, have faith in your training, and you'll be ready to conquer!
enjoy this taper! you've put the work in and now it's time to rest up, relax, and get ready to race hard!!
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