I’m tired.
I’m not complaining though.
I just haven’t slept well the past couple of nights. Actually I did sleep well last night, but 3:45 came way too early for me this morning.
I noticed yesterday that my attitude before and during my run was not good due to being tired. I know that makes sense, but I run so much better when I get a good night sleep. During the week, that is almost impossible unless I go to bed at 7:00 (which I did yesterday).
I am still doing my 5 mile runs. I haven’t increased the amount this week. I think this is partly due to being tired and partly wanting to be careful with my hip. It does great early on in my run, but I have a long down hill about 3 miles in and it always hurts after that. Yesterday I slowed way down at that hill and it did seem to help some, but of course hurt my momentum some.
That is about it for today. Being that this wasn’t a very exciting post, I want to post a picture of TJ’s dog. He is so happy, cute and content (most of the time).
Happy running.
Tom
The “Other Dog”
278 to Boston 
Don’t forget to cut back on mileage for a recovery week every 4 weeks. Just like in marathon training. Listen to the body when it wants rest.
Funny, I was just thinking that myself. I may be starting to overtrain. Thanks.
5 miles is still 5 miles. It’s a long way. Take it easy and catch up on that sleep! I just do not function at all without 7 hours of Zzzz’s. 😀
I think I am learning that (again). I feel worn out today. I guess I’m overdoing it a bit. Thanks!
Show your body grace…sometimes we need to listen to our bodies and take a rest day focusing on recovery 🙂
Will do. Thanks. I always have to learn the hard way… sometimes more than once!
When I train with high mileage, sleep becomes even more important. Hope you get better rest soon.
I totally agree. I just can’t figure out how to schedule the correct amount of sleep. I wish it were like running… That’d be easier – I think!
The weekend is close enough, hope you get some rest then. I also haven’t slept well the last few days, plus going to bed late, not a good feeling. Good night! 🙂
Yes!!! Good night to you too!!!