Race Day #6; Overtrained

I was sore before, and after the 5k. It was nice to have Maritsa there, and I was cheered on by other runners.  At one point in the race, it started raining. That sparked a fire under my ass to continue, but it emphasized my soreness. My legs were a little wobbly by the finish. This just tells me that I need to train every day.  Like I said, how do you go about eating an elephant? Yes! One bite at a time. 

This was my 6th race. Just letting that sink in. SIX. Six races, when at one point I was told I might not walk again. All you need is faith the size of a mustard seed. With that faith, it bloomed into completing the race. 

To be honest, though, I may have overtrained. I was sore going into the race instead of being rested and ready. I gave myself Friday to rest but I might have also needed Thursday. You are sometimes more sore on the second day. Therefore, to prepare next time I will go “light” two days before a race to give myself time to rest and be my 100%. 

I do like moving my body everyday, but I didn’t need to do leg day. I could have stretched and walked to keep my limbs limber. When I plan my next race I am going to set a reminder and put it on my calendar so I do not push it.  

I do all this now, so I am used to exercising. That way when I am 80 + I can combat feeling tired, soreness and the attitude that comes with age. So, this is your push to start now. Prepare now for your so-called, “Golden Years.” 

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