As some of you know I've upped my yardage a little to swim and average 4k 3x a week with one shorter swim on Saturday built around some sprints.
I'm finding that when Saturday rolls around, I can go fast but a few seconds behind where I can go. My muscles I feel tired and worked when I arrive at the pool.
Not having much experience at this, is this a good thing? I'm telling myself that it's a sign my body is getting broken down and repairing, and that when I back off and taper the pep will return and hopefully more power than before.
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Thanks all for advice. I think I'm on track and if not..well I know for next time.
Syd.. I had a little fun with your list of signs ;)
Fatigue that persists for more than 72 hours after a workout, often accompanied by insomnia. No I don't get fatigued.
Muscle pain and weakness that persist for more than three days.
NO
Irritability, anxiety, depression. Unsure if you’re being extra-moody? Ask your significant other. I'm always irritable--I have a 6 and a 10 year old!
A rise in resting heart rate. Track yours by wearing a heart-rate monitor to bed. Ummmmmmmmm...
A dramatic drop-off in performance for no obvious reason. lol What type of performance?
“Heavy legs,” or the feeling that your lower limbs, once springy and quick, have turned to stone. No
A loss of appetite, which exacerbates fatigue by sapping the body’s fuel stores. Definitely not!
Disruptions in the menstrual cycle. It's been a while...
Cuts and bruises that heal slowly; overtraining might suppress your immune system. I did slash my finger on my monfin but it's all good
Falling levels of ferritin — a protein complex that stores iron — as revealed by blood work. I don't have a Ferret or any other "wanted" rodents...
Not many colds. True, it’s not normally a sign that you need to see a doctor, but athletes are more likely to overtrain if they manage to avoid viruses. A cold ruthlessly forces the body to slow down and thus prevents overtraining. G.R. No colds...just usual swimmer sniffles.
Thanks all for advice. I think I'm on track and if not..well I know for next time.
Syd.. I had a little fun with your list of signs ;)
Fatigue that persists for more than 72 hours after a workout, often accompanied by insomnia. No I don't get fatigued.
Muscle pain and weakness that persist for more than three days.
NO
Irritability, anxiety, depression. Unsure if you’re being extra-moody? Ask your significant other. I'm always irritable--I have a 6 and a 10 year old!
A rise in resting heart rate. Track yours by wearing a heart-rate monitor to bed. Ummmmmmmmm...
A dramatic drop-off in performance for no obvious reason. lol What type of performance?
“Heavy legs,” or the feeling that your lower limbs, once springy and quick, have turned to stone. No
A loss of appetite, which exacerbates fatigue by sapping the body’s fuel stores. Definitely not!
Disruptions in the menstrual cycle. It's been a while...
Cuts and bruises that heal slowly; overtraining might suppress your immune system. I did slash my finger on my monfin but it's all good
Falling levels of ferritin — a protein complex that stores iron — as revealed by blood work. I don't have a Ferret or any other "wanted" rodents...
Not many colds. True, it’s not normally a sign that you need to see a doctor, but athletes are more likely to overtrain if they manage to avoid viruses. A cold ruthlessly forces the body to slow down and thus prevents overtraining. G.R. No colds...just usual swimmer sniffles.
