To race is but a dream...

[shadydaz]

Hi daz, the pattern does show a tendency to over-train .. you get into a decent rhythm but you seem to then over extend yourself, this would often be the same feeling' as training hard for a marathon and then racing hard and feeling 'blown' afterwards

how are your supplements going to compensate for the not eating of meat .. red meat does enhance recovery

is it possible to add some water therapy into your recovery?

in the future, I shall mention 'maybe' when to back off (I had felt previously you were 'maybe' overdoing things) .. getting the rhythm of the cycle via the framework provided is achieved via experience however the athlete needs to be able to pinpoint at what 'point' things don't go well

don't be too hard on yourself, it is a learning process

TheEd

Made a decision a few weeks ago to go back to a diet which includes meat.  Primarily white meat and fish.  Lean Red meat once a week at the moment.  Still on the Protein shakes and vitamin supps.

I have been contemplating swimming for a while, its just fitting it in that's a problem and that is condusive to not suffering any migraines on the weekends.  I have been engaging in some rehab excercises using resistances bands and targeting the glute/hamstring areas.  Progress is slow but the discomfort in the area is less frequent.

Please tell me straight in the future.  Blunt is best.  I was trying a big step up, too big,  as I was frustrated at what seemed to be a lack of progress.  I felt like I had hit a plateau.

On a plus note, returning to Fitness via the turbo trainer and Zwift platform.  RHR is back down to sub 50, so the base is building again somewhat. Mixing in regular strength training also which is motiviated by now having a couple of friends I personal train.

Ticking over, still itching to run, I know that I have to be patient and ensure this recovers fully but it just doesn't seem to be getting any better at the moment.