I have a sort of running related question. As you all probably know by now I am getting up to higher mileage on Saturday I ran 9.0 miles and it increases each week. Ever since I started this running program and following it pretty regularly, I have not had an appetite. I don't like forcing something down just because I haven't eaten. When I do eat its usually a quesadillia and some milk. I stopped eating red meat about 2 years ago, and I have chicken on an occasional basis. I do eat pasta for dinner when I get hungry. I also drink water.
I use to be full of energy and always willing to do anything at anytime. But since this training I find myself sleeping all day on the weekends and when I do wake up in the day I am ready to go back for another nap. I have taken 2 naps today and I am exhausted. During the week I am tired and I don't' get the luxury of taking a nap. I know its not because of depression because I was diagnosed a year ago and have been on medication ever since. I guess my question is, could I be exhausted because I am over training....(I run maybe 2-4 times a week, about 3-6 miles during the week and my long run on Saturday's) or is it because of my diet. If its my diet how can I eat when I am not hungry.
4 Comments:
Christy,
You sound like you are chronically dehydrated to me. I suggest you increase your water intake SIGNIFICANTLY.
The only times I ever get sleepy to the point of napping are when I am dehydrated and this is VERY common among runners who don't drink enough.
Drink a lot more water especially during and right after your runs and let me know how it goes!
Thanks for the tip Mark, I didn't think about the dehydration. Now that I think about it, I don't drink enough water. I will try it out this week and will let you know how it goes.
Thanks
Also, keep a line on that "I'm not hungry" thing. Start using FitDay to track your eating and ensure you are taking in enough calories. Quesadillas and milk and chicken, yes...but don't forget about all of your fruits and veggies! Lots of necessary vitamins and a good carb blast, too!
Poor nutrition is a sure way to feel lethargic.
You're doing FAB on the running...keep up the good work!
Lynne
http://lynnedurham.typepad.com/je_cours
How do you feel during the runs? If you have "dead legs" during the run, you may want to look at how well you are resting during rest days.
Also, how are you eating after your long runs? You should be replenishing your glycogen stores as soon as possible afterwards. If you have a high protein diet, your body may be having trouble getting enough carbs to get energy. I think Higdon says 55% of your calories should be coming from carbs for long distnace runners.
Just a few thoughts.
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