The above image is how I feel right now.
Running this week was good and on-plan until today, Saturday.
I started my 8 mile run feeling blah from the start. I walked early and walked/ran for the first mile. My stomach was upset and just didn’t feel right. I forgot my electrolyte bottle but remembered everything else.
My first thought was to just walk 8 miles. Just get it done.
But I ended up circling back to my car and calling it a day.
I’m realizing I need to respect recovery. This week was a good but no recovery: lifting Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, running Tuesday and Thursday, a walk on Wednesday. No true days off. While I never felt completely drained, today was a bust.
Lesson learned. I am rushing it and need more balance. I’m adjusting and building in two real recovery days moving forward.
The win this week: my runs felt strong. Tuesday and Thursday gave me a glimpse of what’s possible. I’ve got my eye on consistent 11-minute miles, and for the first time, that goal feels within reach.
Song of the week, building the race day playlist:
Three Little Birds by Kacey Musgraves
Best Lyrics:
Woke up this mornin’ and smiled with the risin’ sun. Three little birds by my doorstep Singin’ sweet songs, melodies pure and true Sayin’, “This is my message to you, ooh-ooh, yea Baby, don’t worry about a thing ‘Cause every little thing is gonna be alright