Wednesday, May 4: I worked out today--did you?

[MissMillie]

I jogged 2 miles today and did the upper body work in the strength room. I cut out the ab work as I needed to be at my desk to monitor an electronic exam that my boss's students are taking.

Today, my run felt terrible. I wasn't really in any pain, but my whole body felt tired, from start to finish. Any thoughts on what this might be and how to avoid it?

[funkybutt]

1. Keep it up MissMillie

I know how it is to have those bad running days. I wish I could tell you what causes this but I haven't figured it out. I guess it could be so many things.

I've had those days when I just feel tired the whole time. Stopping or walking goes through my mind and then I evaluate the situation, realize that I'm not in pain and then decide to work through it. I usually feel pretty good after the run, no matter how bad I felt during.

I don't eat before running in the morning and I've suspected the lack of nutrition as the source of my exhaustion on morning run days. It's a give and take, I get the side stitch much less frequently when running in the am on an empty stomach than in the afternoon after a moderate lunch. It also could be sleep related. Of course, I'm just guessing here.

[ewagner]

2. Yes, thank you

and congrats to you missmillie.....

[vikegirl]

3. Sorry about your fatigue

I won't venture to guess what it is since I'm not really a runner (yet!....? one day I may start up again) but Alleve helps me when I'm feeling as you describe.

Today I did Rhythmic Step and the abs portion of CTX Power Circuit.

[emulatorloo]

4. Sometimes you just have an off day. . .tomorrow will be better

and yes, I did LEG DAY, my favorite.

[flvegan]

5. Back day.

Went up in weight on 2 exercises. That's accomplishment for me.

[midnight armadillo]

6. Yup chest day.

With an injured lower back I'm shelving the usual whole-body exercises in favor of isolation stuff for a week or three, and taking it easy. Did chest stuff, and a bunch of cardio.