When yesterday’s HIIT session started, I thought it was going to be a great one… I hit my first high intensity interval with good speed and invigorated after 3 days of not being able to work out. Unfortunately, things went downhill from there. It just seemed like, no matter how hard I pushed myself, I wasn’t able to get as strong of an interval.
I guess that’s what happens when I slack off for 3 days, with barely 12 miles during that time. It also might have something to do with my mood/energy level lately. I’ve noticed that I’m more fatigued during the day, and often want to sleep in (which is normally extremely rare for me). With some recent weight loss, I think it might be my body’s way of trying to get me to conserve energy.
On a positive note, I finished the workout and logged about 25 miles yesterday, leaving me with ~10 miles left to get today for my weekly goal of 70 miles.
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Good luck, I’ve joined the gym two weeks ago and for some reason I’m soooo tired during the day. I hope this wear off as I get fitter.
Thanks for the comment! I took a leisurely ride yesterday afternoon (18 miles) and felt MUCH more energized… I think it was just a combination of the 3 days not working out and the fact that my body wants to conserve energy rather than lose weight.
I have to commend you for all the dedication to your plan. It’s not easy. We just came back from a 40 mile trip on the Silver Comet Trail (Ga.) a little over a week ago and we still haven’t been back to riding like we normally do. Keep it up!