This didn't take too long, did it? Do you remember what I told you last time about me looking forward to training but I am also aware that there will be ups and downs? Well, today is the first of those days - I am mentally and physically absolutely drained. I noticed that at lasted yesterday as I had to quit training and drag myself home, where I almost fell asleep over my supper. The last a couple of days I was also quite moody and the only thing that kept me going was the thoughts of my goals. I guess this is far they can bring me though. I know that I didn't keep my new year's resolution that I will never interrupt training for whatever reason. And my coach also didn't believe me that I am that tired, although last year he has sent me home for smaller reasons. My friend Jess also looked at me a bit weirdly as I walked to say that I am not going to train anymore this day. I am not sure if it was just my weird mind that made me have the feeling that they were thinking "You ain't achieve your goals if you continue walking out of training for nothing". Honestly, this thought made me feel bad. Was I really overreacting? As I walked home, I almost dropped off my bags and drove back to the pool. Luckily I didn't do it. I wasn't and I am not overreacting. I almost fell asleep eating and barely managed to walk up the stairs to my bedroom. This is not overreaction, this in not me being moody or annoyed. This is me being tired. I slept 12h through and I am still tired. I do admit that also the emotional roller coaster that I am going through for a week now has a lot to do with it. However, a burnout is a burnout and I need to take care of myself before I go on or I ain't get far. The good news is that am not fed up with my training and I even had some really fast times this week. I took entire 5sec off my 200m backstroke training personal best time and was able to go on a 5sec quicker 100m Ba starting time. I feel that I am stronger, which was confirmed by my chiropractor and by my friend Jess, who helps me with good core strenght and stability excersizes. I meantioned she is a biokinetiscist, right? I am so glad she is helping with my training. Her excersises are so much fun and so effective. Oh ja, here's her number if you need a bio to help with your training on 079 5325978. Right now I just need to take a day off, to sleep out and get my body and mind rested. ( Oh well, I am not completely resting, I still need to go to work ;) ). Everything else will just follow. Next week I will start doing some freestyle again. I hope to able to do also some single arm butterfly and some breaststroke. I need to remind my muscles how it is done correctly. I am so looking forward to the day when my impingement troubles will be gone and I can attend regular practice again. I miss swimming butterfly so much. After all, it is my personal stroke.
139 days left to Nationals.
Definitely sounds like you need a rest day or several. Sounds like you know what you need. Good deal on your fast times in your recent practices. Some recovery will also do you good. I like to change things up sometimes and do different types of practices. But as a self-trained triathlete, I have quite a few options in that regard.
ReplyDeleteHi Sheila,
ReplyDeleteyou are so right. Listening to your boddy is so important. It is hard to read the feeling of needing break or fake tiredness, however experimenting is definitely a part of the learning progress.
Nora