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Feeling sluggish after runs. No energy. Help?
I run in the mornings and spend the rest of the day feeling sluggish, cranky and very fatigued. The days I don't run, I feel just fine. In order to try to prevent it today, I had Gatorade before and after my run, a filling but small breakfast beforehand, and tons of water and a handful of pretzels afterwards. But like clockwork, here I am, noon and feeling sleepy as ever. Any idea why? This is getting pretty old.
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Re: Feeling sluggish after runs. No energy. Help?
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A few questions I can think of off the top of my head:
1. How many hours of sleep are you getting the nights before running?
2. What is your current exercise schedule like? Your body may be adjusting to more exercise if this is still early in your regular routine or on the other hand, you may need a break/cut back.
3. How many miles are you doing a week? I believe there is a general rule of only increasing weekly mileage by 10% and then cutting down to 20% for a week after 3-4 weeks of building it up by 10%.
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5k 10/15/11 30:34 9:51 pace
8k 9/24/11 55:20 11:08 pace
10k 11/24/11 11:24 pace
10 mile 4/25/10 2:03:54
This is my thought. When I'm increasing my mileage, I'm exhausted within an hour of finishing my run, even if I fuel properly and am plenty hydrated. It's just my body adjusting to a longer distance or recovering from an all-out effort. But, like PP said, if you are increasing your mileage too quickly, it may be a sign of needing to back off a bit.
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Valentine's Day Dash 5k, 02/11/2012, 33:03
Seahawks 12k, 04/01/2012, 1:23:17
Bellevue 10k, 04/29/2012
Beat the Bridge 8k, 05/20/2012
Seattle Rock n Roll Half Marathon, 06/23/2012
...more to come!
Today it was a toasted whole wheat english muffin, topped with 1/2 tbs of Nutella and then slices strawberries on top of that. Not too big, not too small.
Usually 7-8. Last night I slept from 11pm-7am, so 8.
Right now I'm doing C25K and I still consider myself a beginner. This was a new week so my mileage has been increased but my running interval was increased only by 1 minute. Do you think that could be the culprit? I don't know what other option I have since I'm only running for 3 minutes, walking for 4 and repeating for 30 minutes.
I only do 8 miles a week. (2 miles per run, 4 days a week). Ok, that's a lot of math for me to handle, lol. But what I'm going is increasing a running minute each week, and decreasing a walking minute the week after. Do you think that's going too fast?
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I agree with Kate, I think you need protein. Maybe even a big glass of low fat chocolate milk would work versus pretzels and water!!
2012: Running & Race Accomplishments:
2-12-12: Riverview Winter Fest 4 mile, 34:59 8:45 pace - 23 weeks pregnant
2-29-12: Leap Year 4 mile, 36:45 9:11 pace - 25.5 weeks pregnant
3-11-12: Corktown 5K, 28:33 9:13 pace - 27 weeks pregnant
3-25-12: Rock CF Island Half Marathon, 2:11:03 10:00 pace - 29 weeks pregnant
4-16-12 Boston Marathon, deferring to 2013
8-11-12: Run thru Hell 10 mile or 4.8 mile
9-30-12: Brooksie Way Half Marathon
10-21-12: Grand Rapids Marathon
11-22-12: Detroit Turkey Trot 10K
I've been doing some Googling and you guys are onto something, I think I need more protein and carbs after my runs. The chocolate milk seems to be quite popular too. I'll be crossing my fingers in hopes this does the trick.
Have any post runs snack ideas?
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I eat a big breakfast about a half hour to an hour after my run. Two eggs, a glass of milk and a bowl of kashi go lean cereal. I try to eat at least 30 grams of protein after a big workout/run.
Also, your hydration before your run and replacing lost electrolytes after may be making you feel sluggish as well. Keep up your protein thorughout the day as well.
String cheese and some almonds in a pinch; green monster smoothie if I have more time.
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I like hard boiled eggs, I will boil 5-6 at a time and just to have them around. I like to put them in my tuna too.
Peanut butter and apple slices is another one of my favorite snacks.
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