I have felt so run down since my race and it’s been a month. I’m not sure what hte deal is but I have been utterly without energy since it went down and it’s starting to bother me. I think it’s my eating plan.
So I’m going to try going back to what I was eating before and see if that has an effect. If not, then I’ll know it’s something else.
The last two team training rides I have been on have been horribly slow and terrible for me and I think it’s just a lack of calories to burn on the ride.
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There is a definitely a period of time after a long race that I hit the wall. Usually from overtraining and my body just being tired. Good food, sleep and taking care of yourself will help and will get you to the Ironman start line. Hang in there.
A similar thing happened to me in the couple weeks after my month of Mayhem (2 100mi races, DSG, and 2 6h races over 5 weekends). Then the weather got hot. I couldnt get my heart rate up and felt awful if i tried to go hard at all.
Here is what my coach had me do. Take a 4 or 5 days where you cut way back on the length/intensity of workouts. Eat well, drink lots of water, sleep, cut back on stress. Be sure you are getting enough electrolytes for the hot weather. This weekend will be the test to see if those steps got me back on track.
Also for me I think there is a mental component– worry about the upcoming races.