Love this! Thank you so much for posting. <3 I’ve been beating myself up for feeling so sluggish and tired and believing I should be able to do more—but let’s be real, I had a baby four months ago and lost my mom one month before that. I’m still recovering from blows mental and physical and it’s natural to need extra rest. To think I would be where I was a year and a half ago is pretty unrealistic and to try forcing it is asking for burnout and injury. This writing really reinforced that, as although I can recognize this objectively, it doesn’t mean that feeling I should be doing better and need less rest from training dissolves. It’s always good to get an outside reminder. :-) I have a 10k on Saturday and even though I’ll be moving at paces a sloth would zoom past I’m excited and will be sure I’ve tapered and rested this week appropriately with my little dude who’s still up three times a night. ;D
This brought up a point that most people don't consider enough. In the last 10 years, we've changed beds three times. If you're not comfortable you're not going to get a good nights sleep. Since my wife needs to have the bed on an incline, and I can't sleep bent up like a pretzel, we FINALLY settled on a split king Sleep Number bed... It was expensive, but I've gotten the best sleep in years with it... Like any bed it's not perfect and over priced, but it works...
I'm as competive as hell but I agree, posting your workout and times sometimes has a negative influence on how you run. I push myself only as much as my body lets me... At one time, I was with a group and over did it trying to keep up with the other runners. I like every other runner wants to be the best, but sometimes I ask myself... at what cost? I let my body dictate the length and pace ... sometimes I feel good enough to push the pace or do an extra mile if I still have something in the tank... in the end, I only do what my body lets me... The last thing I need is to get injured ...
Thank you! Sleep has been my nemesis this year. I think mine is due to anxiety with my job. It’s weird this year in schools, especially my district. (I’m moving schools & that should help.) I miss the innocent sleep of my youth . . . 😁
Good morning Terrell! Goodness…200% more likely to have heart issues? I cannot remember the last time I got more than 6 hours of sleep. I will be reading that link you provided…hopefully some thing helps.
As for the book, I actually have a signed copy! I think she was at the Nebraska half we did before Covid. Anyway the book debunks just about everything. All the ideals and running rules we live by were disproven, by her account, and it left me kind of blah. That’s just my take on it… don’t get me wrong, I’m now reading Born To Run and it debunks the idea of our current cushioned footwear probably not being the best thing for our feet and/or running form, but it also takes almost the entire book to make you realize it may be true. I did end up buying “finger feet shoes”…if I got that wrong, forgive me 😂
Anyway best of luck to everyone on the tapering…I know that lately I struggle with that, which is a nice change because before I couldn’t find a good excuse to get out of bed. I just ran the Delaware Running Festival half marathon last weekend and am doing the Indy500 Half in two weeks, the Cruel Jewel 56 mile race the following week, and Martha’s Vineyard Half the weekend after that. I’ll have time to rest before starting back up with training for the 100 miler at the end of the year (November).
Always love your emails. Thanks for keeping me motivated!!
Thanks so much for sharing! I needed this reminder and know a dear family member who could use it too. (I don’t typically forward member-only newsletters, but I might for this one, if that’s okay.)
In other news, hello again! It’s been a while since I chimed into a half marathoner conversation. So thankful for great community and encouragement here! I’m running the Eugene Half Marathon on Sunday and am so excited for it! First official race since COVID times! (I signed up for two others, but they were canceled before race day). I didn’t follow a strict training plan, and this past week I haven’t been able to fit a run in due to life, but I feel strong and ready and able to finish. So excited!
Well, Terrell, get the Credit Card out. General Registration for the Monterey Half begins on May 1, 2022! You can get some sleep in before November!
I try to get as much sleep in as I can. Being the support system for someone who works at home, it boils down to a normal pattern +/- 7 hours. For some reason, on the farm, my mom always got us up at 7:15 AM. That has been my wake-up call until now--of course, Mr. Robin helps in the Spring!
Fortunately, I don't rely on any apps or devices. Like you said, God only knows what the data really means. I only take a phone because my daughter likes to know where I am on the Trail. It is cumbersome, but I try to be helpful and cooperative.
I'll be out today to check on my trees. It's Arbor Day. . .they have been on their own for a month. Like to see if they made it!
Terrell, really happy I found thehalfmarathoner. It’s been great inspiration for me. My half is this Sunday and I actually feel prepared. Did an easy 6 yesterday. Will probably do 5 tomorrow, rest Saturday, then see what I have Sunday. Thanks again.
Love this! Thank you so much for posting. <3 I’ve been beating myself up for feeling so sluggish and tired and believing I should be able to do more—but let’s be real, I had a baby four months ago and lost my mom one month before that. I’m still recovering from blows mental and physical and it’s natural to need extra rest. To think I would be where I was a year and a half ago is pretty unrealistic and to try forcing it is asking for burnout and injury. This writing really reinforced that, as although I can recognize this objectively, it doesn’t mean that feeling I should be doing better and need less rest from training dissolves. It’s always good to get an outside reminder. :-) I have a 10k on Saturday and even though I’ll be moving at paces a sloth would zoom past I’m excited and will be sure I’ve tapered and rested this week appropriately with my little dude who’s still up three times a night. ;D
This brought up a point that most people don't consider enough. In the last 10 years, we've changed beds three times. If you're not comfortable you're not going to get a good nights sleep. Since my wife needs to have the bed on an incline, and I can't sleep bent up like a pretzel, we FINALLY settled on a split king Sleep Number bed... It was expensive, but I've gotten the best sleep in years with it... Like any bed it's not perfect and over priced, but it works...
I'm as competive as hell but I agree, posting your workout and times sometimes has a negative influence on how you run. I push myself only as much as my body lets me... At one time, I was with a group and over did it trying to keep up with the other runners. I like every other runner wants to be the best, but sometimes I ask myself... at what cost? I let my body dictate the length and pace ... sometimes I feel good enough to push the pace or do an extra mile if I still have something in the tank... in the end, I only do what my body lets me... The last thing I need is to get injured ...
Thank you! Sleep has been my nemesis this year. I think mine is due to anxiety with my job. It’s weird this year in schools, especially my district. (I’m moving schools & that should help.) I miss the innocent sleep of my youth . . . 😁
Excellent writing, sharing and advice Terrell. Thank you….
Good morning Terrell! Goodness…200% more likely to have heart issues? I cannot remember the last time I got more than 6 hours of sleep. I will be reading that link you provided…hopefully some thing helps.
As for the book, I actually have a signed copy! I think she was at the Nebraska half we did before Covid. Anyway the book debunks just about everything. All the ideals and running rules we live by were disproven, by her account, and it left me kind of blah. That’s just my take on it… don’t get me wrong, I’m now reading Born To Run and it debunks the idea of our current cushioned footwear probably not being the best thing for our feet and/or running form, but it also takes almost the entire book to make you realize it may be true. I did end up buying “finger feet shoes”…if I got that wrong, forgive me 😂
Anyway best of luck to everyone on the tapering…I know that lately I struggle with that, which is a nice change because before I couldn’t find a good excuse to get out of bed. I just ran the Delaware Running Festival half marathon last weekend and am doing the Indy500 Half in two weeks, the Cruel Jewel 56 mile race the following week, and Martha’s Vineyard Half the weekend after that. I’ll have time to rest before starting back up with training for the 100 miler at the end of the year (November).
Always love your emails. Thanks for keeping me motivated!!
Thanks so much for sharing! I needed this reminder and know a dear family member who could use it too. (I don’t typically forward member-only newsletters, but I might for this one, if that’s okay.)
In other news, hello again! It’s been a while since I chimed into a half marathoner conversation. So thankful for great community and encouragement here! I’m running the Eugene Half Marathon on Sunday and am so excited for it! First official race since COVID times! (I signed up for two others, but they were canceled before race day). I didn’t follow a strict training plan, and this past week I haven’t been able to fit a run in due to life, but I feel strong and ready and able to finish. So excited!
Happy running (or walking) to you all!
Well, Terrell, get the Credit Card out. General Registration for the Monterey Half begins on May 1, 2022! You can get some sleep in before November!
I try to get as much sleep in as I can. Being the support system for someone who works at home, it boils down to a normal pattern +/- 7 hours. For some reason, on the farm, my mom always got us up at 7:15 AM. That has been my wake-up call until now--of course, Mr. Robin helps in the Spring!
Fortunately, I don't rely on any apps or devices. Like you said, God only knows what the data really means. I only take a phone because my daughter likes to know where I am on the Trail. It is cumbersome, but I try to be helpful and cooperative.
I'll be out today to check on my trees. It's Arbor Day. . .they have been on their own for a month. Like to see if they made it!
Terrell, really happy I found thehalfmarathoner. It’s been great inspiration for me. My half is this Sunday and I actually feel prepared. Did an easy 6 yesterday. Will probably do 5 tomorrow, rest Saturday, then see what I have Sunday. Thanks again.