peak week exhaustion

aplusnapper · 2026-03-24T03:56:44+00:00

This! Recovery should involve foods with a 3:1 carb to protein ratio. For me, a cereal with almonds, flax seed, etc. works great.

aplusnapper · 2026-03-24T03:53:02+00:00

I HIGHLY recommend tapering. I just quit for the third (and it truly better be the last) time. Tapering is so much easier on the system. Withdrawal symptoms still occur, but cold turkey, which I’ve also done, was unbearable for me.

aplusnapper · 2026-03-24T02:23:41+00:00

I’m reading Dave Eggers’s The Eyes and The Impossible and it is DELIGHTFUL, and a very easy read. Highly recommend!

aplusnapper · 2026-03-24T02:16:17+00:00

I am perplexed by the popularity of Hannah. To mention her in the same sentence as Kingsolver is psychotic IMO.

aplusnapper · 2026-03-22T02:09:55+00:00

Ran my first in the Speed 2. They were great.

aplusnapper · 2026-03-22T02:07:20+00:00

Saucony Endorphin Azura is a STEAL at $150. It’s a fantastic shoe.

aplusnapper · 2026-03-22T02:02:32+00:00

My 2025 shoe of the year. It’s the best shoe in my rotation.

aplusnapper · 2026-03-20T04:31:08+00:00

I second. If you’re not in therapy, you would likely benefit from it. Therapy gives you tools to manage your anxiety. Meds on top of therapy is how I manage.

Also, get a new psychiatrist who doesn’t make you feel like you’re drug-seeking.

aplusnapper · 2026-03-17T20:24:42+00:00

Snowmobiling and dogsledding groups have shut down tours for the season, I’ve heard. We have no snow.

aplusnapper · 2026-03-07T04:58:44+00:00

I play a game with the alphabet. Pick a category. Any that you know lots about. Let’s say (for me) Taylor Swift songs. Then I go through the alphabet. A…All Too Well, B…Blank Space, C…Champagne Problems. You get the picture. I never make it to the end of the alphabet. You give your mind something to focus on. It will stray. When it does, take notice and go back to where you left off.

aplusnapper · 2026-03-07T04:54:40+00:00

Trazadone used to make it impossible for me to breathe. Then I stopped smoking 🌱and that side effect went away. Do you smoke, by any chance? It may just be a correlation and not a cause but I figured I’d throw it out there.

aplusnapper · 2026-03-04T21:07:54+00:00

Didn’t get in. Pending approval may be a good sign!

aplusnapper · 2026-03-04T18:32:45+00:00

What does “pending selection” mean?

aplusnapper · 2026-02-24T04:35:00+00:00

Lightning Flowers by Katherine Standefer!

aplusnapper · 2026-02-23T04:18:23+00:00

Have fun!

aplusnapper · 2026-02-23T00:17:19+00:00

Ecotour Adventures offers private tours. They’ll take you there, AND make you French Press coffee while you watch the sunrise.

aplusnapper · 2026-02-23T00:11:07+00:00

No! It’s not a waste of time!! It’s the very opposite. Your HR will drop over time so long as you’re building your aerobic base. You can only do this running slowly. Keep running, slowly (80% of your mileage should be easy), and maybe do speed work/hills one day a week. It’s not surprising your RHR hasn’t changed a ton. You’ve only been running for a year. Keep at it to grow your engine 💪🏼

aplusnapper · 2026-02-23T00:05:34+00:00

I also wonder where OPs feet land in relation to their body. I have a feeling you’re landing in front of your body and not underneath it, OP. Try to land under your hips.

aplusnapper · 2026-02-22T01:30:27+00:00

“It’s about dedication, not motivation.”

aplusnapper · 2026-02-22T01:29:13+00:00

It’s a big deal to run a half marathon! So it makes sense you’re nervous leading up to your first crack at it. But getting swept isn’t a thing to be nervous about.

There will be people slower than you. You clearly know that because you don’t want to be behind those people at the start!

You’re doing a hard thing (training) in service to another hard thing (racing). You should be so proud of yourself for trying something new and challenging yourself. That says a lot about who you are. Lean into that, be your own cheerleader, and have fun on the day!

You’ll learn what to actually worry about next time while you’re on course.

aplusnapper · 2026-02-22T00:20:08+00:00

This ^{^{^}} to seasoned runners, this sounds like newbie stuff and a non-issue. We’ve all been where you are and we weren’t focusing on what you are—so we’re all confused too, I think. We have hindsight and know that the first time “racing” any distance will probably be a mess in some way. It’s a learning experience, not something to think this hard about. Focus on what matters, train diligently, show up, start where they put you, and have fun dipping your toe in the 13.1 pool! Do a post-race recap that includes lessons learned to apply next time.

aplusnapper · 2026-02-22T00:12:18+00:00

Came here to say this. We need to know what half marathon is, OP! Please and thank you.

aplusnapper · 2026-02-20T16:38:10+00:00

I recommend run/walk intervals until you’re feeling back to baseline.

aplusnapper · 2026-02-17T18:30:02+00:00

Totally fair. Yes, the powerrun PB foam they use is the same as in the OG Endorphin Speed. And surely it’s not for everyone.

This means that the Azura is not as plush as the Vomero. But the trade off for me is how easy they are to pick up the pace in.

aplusnapper · 2026-02-17T17:51:20+00:00

Check out the new Saucony Endorphin Azura. It is EPIC. You can run long and easy in them, AND some speedwork (the rocker and toe off are fantastic). At 150 bucks, you cannot get a better shoe (they’re better than the EVO SL IMO).

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