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May 09, 2006
BARF
That's pretty much how I felt on my run today - like a pile of vomit. Not to be graphic or too depressing - but I really felt like crap. I am usually jovial and happy and idealistic on my blog, but after today's run, I questioned my ability as a runner. I know such a thing is ridiculous, but I always forget that it is takes baby steps to get back to the level that I was at before the marathon. I almost wonder if I took too much down time, and if I am currently taking too many days off. I think I am. I am starting to feel anxious . . . and I am waiting for the motivational punch to hit. I literally sucked wind at 2.5 miles on a 4 mile run today. I even contemplated - GASP - walking!
It's going to be a long climb out of this ditch that I dug for myself. Maybe tomorrow's run will feel light and effortless, but on today's run I felt like a beached whale flubbering down the street. Not a pretty picture :)
But then there are the finer things in life to keep me grounded. Ignoring the fact that I felt like I was going to die on my run (I had major flashbacks to mile 23!), I had a fantastic day running around with my niece. She is very into chasing her pink ball, her "sisters" (her two English Bulldogs), and reading books.
Posted by bridget at May 9, 2006 09:48 PM
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You definitely did not take too many days off. If your body is reacting to the time off, you will be feeling fine in no time. It seems more likely that you're still just feeling the effects of running a marathon. I never feel peppy while running in the two months or so following a marathon. It could also just be that you're still catching up on sleep from last week's writing marathon. No matter what it is, there's no need to worry. I think you will be fine soon.
Posted by: Alison at May 9, 2006 10:09 PM
You sound like my last run. I think we all have those days/runs. Tell B I'll hook up with him to run soon. I'll see you Friday.
Posted by: TJ at May 10, 2006 01:17 AM
hello :)
Whatever level we are at, we can still have OFF days. So maybe you don't need to question the WHOLE of your running because of one bad day, only two days after a great day, and since you are consciously contemplating the possibility of a future good day... :)
Especially after evidence indicates you have progressed to higher levels of performance. And that's a good thing in itself, no?
Kindalike, I would not question the whole of my 8-year relationship with my wife Silvia because of one argument, even if heated, on one or any given day. Looking at the whole timeframe provides useful information for fully developed feelings.
As much as "The woods are lovely, ..... " we all know how important it is to get some good sleep in order to run some good, many miles :)
Happy relaxing and enjoyment. bests, corrado
Posted by: corrado giambalvo at May 10, 2006 03:32 AM
Bridget, You can't imagine how many times I've felt like that out there. We all have these down times.This will pass and I'm pretty sure you already know that :)
Posted by: DawnB at May 10, 2006 05:00 AM
um, yes, let's see. i am going to tell you to heed your own advice to me and suggest that GASP! the desire to walk one day (or two or three) is not indicative of complete failure as a runner. you've been going hard for many months. relax, breathe, play, sleep, refuel, enjoy!
besides, [you] ≠ [a pile of vomit], it's simply a logical impossibility. so there.
Posted by: caroline at May 10, 2006 09:08 AM
Conventional wisdom is that it takes a day for each mile to recover from a race. Therefore, you are still recovering from Boston. And, as Alison noted, your recovery was probably not much aided by your lack of sleep in the weeks following the marathon. In order to heal, your body needs REST. I'm sure you'll be feeling invincible again soon!
Posted by: alweiss at May 10, 2006 11:46 PM