Today was a 5k for time. My rest was good, diet back on track, hydrated well, etc. I felt good going into the run - did a good warm up with a couple of pickups to get the HR up. I ran an officially marked course. Everything felt right. I felt my running technique was good - I concentrated on quick feet, hip placement, etc. I even felt real strong on the hills. Like I said everything felt right. I gave it my all - I could not have possible put any more into this run. I concentrated real hard on the second mile as this is where I usually relax. I can't seem to find a single mistake on this run which is strange as I can find fault with just about anything I do - I'm my harshest critic.
So why am I bummed - my time was almost a minute higher than my best time on this course which was in November. And since then I have come pretty close. I truly believe that this is the hardest I have worked on a run in a very long time and I was convinced it was going to be a PR until I looked at my watch. 25:19 on a 5k. I know not every workout can be a PR, but everything felt right this time.
This truly troubles me as I realize that running is my weakness. Due to this, I felt it was the greatest opportunity to improve my overall times - I'm not so convinced any more.
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So we were both disappointed with our runs yesterday - after a good night, good sleep, I decided to not dwell. I hope you can do the same - there are probably other factors you are not considering - maybe weather/wind/time of day? Hang in there - I have seen the training payoff and it will for you.
ReplyDeleteHey Martin,
ReplyDeleteCould you have been tired/sore without really thinking you were. I find we walk around with sore/tired legs constantly. It feels normal now for our legs to feel like this. Being fresh is more the exception than the rule. Keep the faith.
I will keep the faith. There are positives that I did not include. I felt good before during and after run - well my legs were spent and my lungs were burning at the very end, but I recovered quickly. It used to be when I pushed this hard stairs would be hard for me after the run including up to a day after - I feel it a little today, but not bad - I still have pep in my step. My recovery is much better than it used to be.
ReplyDeleteMartin,
ReplyDeleteI totally understand what you're talking about. Pushing hard and not getting an expected result.
I think we all are learning to "time" and "synchronize" our inner feelings with the facts.
Myself, I decided to keep pushing and tuning what I feel compare with what I accomplished, I know for sure soon will be pay day.
keep going...
Hey Martin,
ReplyDeleteI totally understand how you feel, I too am a very harsh critic of myself and its hard when you think you have had a great session and find that the times are not as expected.
Sometimes I think we place too much emphasis on times etc (I know I do) but there are other factors to take into account, the training you have done prior to this session etc - the fact that you felt so good during and after the run you should take as a positive - my running has improved so much since taking up CF but it was slow and sure - keep the faith :)