19-02-2021, 07:02 AM
Hi TheEd,
Sorry for not getting back sooner, was and still trying to assess the situation.
Went alpine skiing on Friday for 7h straight, adding to the fact that it was my first time doing it..super fun! Had the excruciating soreness on Sat, recovered a bit on Sunday, but still felt my muscles a little too much.
Yoga on Monday felt good, followed by recovery run on Tue. Tennis on Wed felt heavy on the legs, so yesterday, Thursday, I started doubting myself and my intentions with the program. I thought to do the track session and then evaluate whether to take a rest or continue...
Track session in itself felt ok, controlled and fun, but heavy and my mind just wasn't on A game, so that reduced the fun factor. I felt my right calv from the inside before the session, didn't feel it during, but felt very much afterwards and still do this morning. It's stiff and sore, and I'm guessing it's recovery from tennis, so hopefully all good and will restore strength.
Overall I think I've definitely overtrained when skiing, and it's still lingering in the legs. So my dilemma now is whether to continue the program or take a rest followed up by build up. Considering now to come out for a long run tomorrow and evaluate then.
What can you see would be the best?
Here are the stats from yesterday:
Thursday track session
2k×3 with 90sek rest
1km 4.38 hr148
2km 4.39 hr155
3km 4.36 hr152
4km 4.29 hr158
5km 4.36 hr152
6km 4.24 hr161
Figured out the thumb thing. It's something I do as a reflex when tensed or grouped, as it's the way I hold steering wheel with my left hand on my bike when breaking. I've noticed the thumb placement for a bit more than a year ago, and that's exactly how long ago I got this particular bike. Funny how such a little thing affects the whole being. Being mindful of this now.
The weather here is getting warmer, so asphalt is back and winter sports are out of the picture for this year. It passes so quickly here ).
Ystad, small world, ha!? Skåne is great for running, all year around, most of the time ). Curious to hear more about your Swedish adventures, maybe you have shared it somewhere already?
Much appreciated,
Kindly,
Stacy.