Lately, I have been feeling unreasonably tired. I'm only 27, I haven't recently upped my training (I typically do about 3500 yards 4-5 times a week), I'm not sick, I don't feel more stressed than normal -- I just don't know what's going on. I feel fatigued at practice, at work, and especially in the evenings when I get home. Getting extra sleep and extra vegetables hasn't done anything to help so far. Has anyone else been through a time of being really run down for no reason? Did you swim through it since exercise is supposed to give you energy? Did you take a break? (I don't want to take a break if I don't have to because I love swimming and miss it whenever I can't go.) I know there is probably nothing anyone can really do to advise me, but I guess I just wanted to know if it's happened to anyone else. Thanks!
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What a fascinating question and one that most athletes and non-athletes feel with empathy. I believe stress is a contributor and even if you believe you make your own stress, the fact is, stress may obscure but it's there. See what kind of things, little as they might be, are entering your life unannounced.
Next, I'm a believer in CoEnzyme Q10, and I believe the older you get the less of this important enzyme is made. I also believe that hormones (the lack-of or over production of) can contribute to feeling tired.
The quality of sleep and not the amount of sleep may also be a contributor of an overly tired feeling. I'm not saying drugs are what you need but a glass of great tasting wine (one that doesn't give you a headache), or reduction of caffeinated drinks or chocolates, may help you.
Loneliness or sadness may also contribute to a restless feeling. The body produces many unhealthy bi-products caused by depression (even a little depression). Find a friend that will listen or go out and have some fun.
The time you work-out is important. If your training regime has changed you may want to return or be patient until the new regime takes over.
Good luck to you and hope something helps. With Empathy, Coach T.
What a fascinating question and one that most athletes and non-athletes feel with empathy. I believe stress is a contributor and even if you believe you make your own stress, the fact is, stress may obscure but it's there. See what kind of things, little as they might be, are entering your life unannounced.
Next, I'm a believer in CoEnzyme Q10, and I believe the older you get the less of this important enzyme is made. I also believe that hormones (the lack-of or over production of) can contribute to feeling tired.
The quality of sleep and not the amount of sleep may also be a contributor of an overly tired feeling. I'm not saying drugs are what you need but a glass of great tasting wine (one that doesn't give you a headache), or reduction of caffeinated drinks or chocolates, may help you.
Loneliness or sadness may also contribute to a restless feeling. The body produces many unhealthy bi-products caused by depression (even a little depression). Find a friend that will listen or go out and have some fun.
The time you work-out is important. If your training regime has changed you may want to return or be patient until the new regime takes over.
Good luck to you and hope something helps. With Empathy, Coach T.
