tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163554012880183003.post1514361736921244202..comments2023-04-14T15:10:45.026+01:00Comments on Train Now, Live Later: The Langdale Horseshoe Fell Race - Tired Legs Cause RetirementMethuselahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09134860337125242027noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163554012880183003.post-48302562107074375762009-10-15T20:25:51.586+01:002009-10-15T20:25:51.586+01:00Thanks Cynthia and Asclepius - you are right, of c...Thanks Cynthia and Asclepius - you are right, of course, that I should be a little more upbeat about having had the sense to pull out. And the swim was a good consolation!<br /><br />Asclepius, I did skip legs on the BBS session the Wednesday before this race, but of course still worked my upper body briefly but intensely. I think it must surely have some impact on overall recovery. I've had 5 good days of rest now and am going to hit a full BBS session tomorrow to see what happens!Methuselahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09134860337125242027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163554012880183003.post-70921875108471951422009-10-15T19:47:39.834+01:002009-10-15T19:47:39.834+01:00A couple of things to consider - other athletes ma...A couple of things to consider - other athletes may well have tapered their training for this specific race but I am guessing you don't follow such a meso/macro cycle anymore.<br /><br />The BBS workout seems on the one hand to demand a full-on delivery every session - but no one can be expected to do that.<br /><br />You listened to your body and responded accordingly. Few athletes pick up on such valuable indicators. Cheer up - you took the paleo way!Asclepiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14604117979253596512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163554012880183003.post-21960068056566181902009-10-15T11:21:37.514+01:002009-10-15T11:21:37.514+01:00Catching up here- got lost in literature the last ...Catching up here- got lost in literature the last few weeks and haven't been keeping up with blogs...<br /><br />Calling it quits (a DNF) is not an easy thing to do, but probably the right call here. There's no point in abusing yourself when you haven't recovered fully, and you might just risk injury from pushing hard when you are still tired. On the other hand, at least you got to get out there and run on some beautiful hills for a while! It doesnt always have to be about performance either.<br /><br />I've managed to finish two races in the last month (a 50K and 50 miler) while injured, and am pretty sure that was a dumb thing to do (since the injury isn't going away- I wonder why?)! It is not fun to run while in pain, and deep fatigue isn't so great either. Will post about it eventually...<br /><br />CynthiaDrs. Cynthia and Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16081685734249334402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163554012880183003.post-15530077476843299982009-10-15T06:41:10.060+01:002009-10-15T06:41:10.060+01:00Lightening - I think you are right - there was mor...Lightening - I think you are right - there was more to it than weak legs. I guess the mental and physical interact on an ongoing basis, so not being up for it mentally was just made worse by having tired legs and the two together persuaded me to quit. Plus, they weren't giving out t-shirts at the end so what was the point...?<br /><br />Thania - I have to give credit for the photos this time to my running partner (Lightening, the previous commenter). The swim was cooooold, but it felt great when I got out!Methuselahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09134860337125242027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163554012880183003.post-35171646949291675282009-10-14T22:30:30.551+01:002009-10-14T22:30:30.551+01:00Langdale valley ,u are great photographer friend....Langdale valley ,u are great photographer friend. Just to think you went for a swim there, omg, even if it is a short one.<br /><br /> Me too I think you had a off day, it sometimes happens, I am still in the country , on average walk about 8km / day, but the other day I just couldnt with my soul, and had to walk behind my hb and his aunt o 63 yrs old , out of breath!!!<br /> <br />Hope u enjoyed the pizza and cake, no harm done in doing it once in a while!!?thaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209433057858172963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163554012880183003.post-20504847670239045562009-10-14T09:58:05.151+01:002009-10-14T09:58:05.151+01:00M . I think you had an off day . Sometimes there&#...M . I think you had an off day . Sometimes there's no real physical reason for not being "up for it". But if you're not enjoying it , even in a perverse way , then what's the point ? For me it has to be fun . Even though some times in a race you wonder why you are putting yourself through this punishment ,shortly afterwards, you're usually rewaded with some fantastic views ,or, a face full of mud. Both of which I got on that run.<br />I like medals and tshirts . I got two of each the following day ;-)Lightninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136449269726726460noreply@blogger.com