This past week's training was a total wash.
The week started off with some unexpected travel which cut out my long run on Sunday. I made up for it on Monday (typically no run/bike day), but missed CrossFit.
Tuesday's speedwork didn't happen (still travelling).
Wednesday's bike ride didn't happen and CrosssFit was just pathetic.
I figured I'd start to see some negative gains eventually due to my increased endurance work but I didn't think I'd see it so soon. Grr ... I hate looking at the WOD board at the end of the day only to see my times and weight dropping behind that of people I was matching just a little while ago.
Thursday & Friday : training got skipped due to work drama.
Saturday & Sunday : hubby and I went camping for the weekend.
So frustrating week to say the least. Camping was good though. The complete disconnect was needed and very much appreciated. It gave me a chance to put some decent thought to my training and build a new plan of attack. I'll implement this week and see how it goes.
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| Next time I'm super frustrated, I just need to look at this picture :) |
if it is any consolation, just a month ago when I was training at full speed for the half marathon, I have gone through similar frustrations. things were going well, suddenly i was not getting faster, was not doing well at wods and getting more muscle pains etc. in my case, a combination of over training, extremely busy work and mental & emotional stress were the culprits. I found help in introducing rest days, doing yoga and breathing excercises and rotating from running to biking to crossfit to yoga. all these frustrations and sweat and training will pay you well.in the meantime don't get injured and enjoy the experience. Can and I are so excited for you and follow your journey with so much interest. stay well and keep going and going and going.....
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