When the fatigue catches up to me
I had just finished running 50 miles this past Sunday, and after a few minutes of talking the others around the finish line, I slowly made my way back to my car.
At that moment, I didn't feel too bad.
Then, I set down, and I took a deep breathe.
Suddenly, like an ocean wave breaking through a retaining wall, a wave of fatigue sweep over me. I felt tired all over.
I knew that I was tired running but I didn't really feel it. I was so focused on the race that the feeling of fatigue stayed at a distance.
Looking down at my legs now, a realization set in on me. I am really, really, really tired.
Then, even more daunting thought entered my mind. If I felt this tired after running 50 miles, what would 100 miles be like.
For the next 8 weeks, I can only imagine what this feeling might be. Then, I will know for sure. The butterflies are already churning in my stomach. I still am wondering what I signed myself up for.
Kickin' up trail dust,
The Cool Down Runner
At that moment, I didn't feel too bad.
Then, I set down, and I took a deep breathe.
Suddenly, like an ocean wave breaking through a retaining wall, a wave of fatigue sweep over me. I felt tired all over.
I knew that I was tired running but I didn't really feel it. I was so focused on the race that the feeling of fatigue stayed at a distance.
Looking down at my legs now, a realization set in on me. I am really, really, really tired.
Then, even more daunting thought entered my mind. If I felt this tired after running 50 miles, what would 100 miles be like.
For the next 8 weeks, I can only imagine what this feeling might be. Then, I will know for sure. The butterflies are already churning in my stomach. I still am wondering what I signed myself up for.
Kickin' up trail dust,
The Cool Down Runner
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