Sorry it's taken a little while to get this one up but I thought it was important to share this and not just gloat and celebrate my good runs.On Saturday my plan was simple - Get up, go to our transformers super sess, then do a 11 km run. Each week I need to keep building my k's in order for me to get to my half distance by July so I was keen to get out there and break my standard 8-10km's.
By the time we finished three rounds of our circuit it was 10 am, hot, humid and the flies were everywhere. I was also buggered after backing up from bodypump on Friday. I thought to myself, "I don't think I can do 11 km's this morning, maybe I should just do a really good 4 km lap instead." Then I thought, "Nope just suck it up, do the 11ks and stop finding an excuse" .... So off I went knowing that I was doing everything right but that's about as far as I got.
I got through the first 3 k's ok and was feeling pretty good. I thought, righto only another 3 to go then I've past half way and can turn around for home again. But noooo, I got another kilometer down the road and started to struggle.
I thought no worries, things like this happen I'll just do intervals instead. So I managed to keep that up for the next 2 k's whilst flicking the away stupid flies that just wouldn't go away but that's when my body just gave in. It just didn't want to go anymore.. I don't know if it was because I hadn't done much running that week given the city had been blanketed in smoke from the bushfires and maybe the air quality still wasn't that good, or whether my body was just exhausted.
Whilst I was enjoying exploring a new part of the river and track I hadn't seen before, I was still five kilometers from the car and was really annoyed with myself as I walked half the way back to the car. I guess I shouldn't beat myself up over it and should have just trusted my instincts. Or maybe I'm wrong, what should I do here friends, Id be interested to hear your tips / advice.
Thanks for listening! Time now for me to get over it and just get back out there. Luckily for me the 2nd Sunset series race is tomorrow night which will hopefully help get me back on track again.
So wish me luck and Happy Running
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Don't beat yourself up over it at all, just be ready for the next super sensational run and feel great about it. As for the flies, I reckon I live in fly central here. Get a product called "Natures Botanical", you can get it from horsey stores (Horseland, etc.) just dab a bit on your arms, neck, face if you want. I swear the flies will not bother you. And it's not unpleasant to smell either.
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Thanks Carol, appreciate the tips!! Will have to add it to my shopping list :)
DeleteShannon from evolve essentials does a good insect repellent. I used it when I did done outdoor yoga sessions and seemed to work a treat.
ReplyDelete11km when your body is fatigued sounds like a lot. Body pump on Friday and decent circuit Saturday have left me tired! But it's good that you gave it a go! I tend to struggle mentally on runs but there are times when I know my legs are still feeling good and I just need to suck it up.. and other times where you need to drop back to walking to get it done. Don't let it get you down though. :)
Thanks Jen - appreciate the tip / advice. Hopefully see you again soon :)
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