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.
We need to ask your wife some questions apparently, before we can determine if you are overtrained. :laugh2:
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.
We need to ask your wife some questions apparently, before we can determine if you are overtrained. :laugh2:
