I mentioned a few posts ago that I was changing my routine (again) and running M-W-F instead of just on the low (or no) miles bike days.
I've been experimenting with when I got for my run after we get back from our rides. This is tricky, because I've never trained for two events at once before. And I am by no means an expert, exact opposite actually. But these are my experiences/experiments and I am sharing them with you, my imaginary, massive, audience.
First I tried just resting a bit before running, not eating or drinking anything. That did not work. I was sluggish and I just didn't feel very good while I was running. My time sucked and my muscles, though rested a bit, were upset.
Then I tried just coming back from our ride, changing and just shooting right back out the door to run. Huge flop. Just BLECH! I was a mess. I was slow, joints hurt, muscles ached, I had stitches in my side the entire run.
It made me stop and walk portions when I wasn't supposed to. It was so bad. And I had to stop and stretch more because my muscles were seizing up.
Then, I hit upon the perfect plan. I would come in from our ride, change, drink a glass of chocolate milk, eat some fruit and rest for about an hour, maybe an hour and a half. Then I would head out and run.
MIRACLE OF MIRACLES!
I felt so great on my run today! I got a small stitch in my side, but I was able to breathe through it. My ankle never hurt, I didn't have to stop for anything. Well, I did stop once because I mis-read the stop watch, but other than that, I was flying!
It was a beautiful day, I felt so good. And when I got home, I still felt great! I got a little drowsy after lunch, but I didn't nap.
I am so glad I found something that works!
What about you? How do you handle multiple workouts?
I've been experimenting with when I got for my run after we get back from our rides. This is tricky, because I've never trained for two events at once before. And I am by no means an expert, exact opposite actually. But these are my experiences/experiments and I am sharing them with you, my imaginary, massive, audience.
First I tried just resting a bit before running, not eating or drinking anything. That did not work. I was sluggish and I just didn't feel very good while I was running. My time sucked and my muscles, though rested a bit, were upset.
Then I tried just coming back from our ride, changing and just shooting right back out the door to run. Huge flop. Just BLECH! I was a mess. I was slow, joints hurt, muscles ached, I had stitches in my side the entire run.
It made me stop and walk portions when I wasn't supposed to. It was so bad. And I had to stop and stretch more because my muscles were seizing up.
Then, I hit upon the perfect plan. I would come in from our ride, change, drink a glass of chocolate milk, eat some fruit and rest for about an hour, maybe an hour and a half. Then I would head out and run.
MIRACLE OF MIRACLES!
I felt so great on my run today! I got a small stitch in my side, but I was able to breathe through it. My ankle never hurt, I didn't have to stop for anything. Well, I did stop once because I mis-read the stop watch, but other than that, I was flying!
It was a beautiful day, I felt so good. And when I got home, I still felt great! I got a little drowsy after lunch, but I didn't nap.
I am so glad I found something that works!
What about you? How do you handle multiple workouts?
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