Complaint: Not enjoying the taper for Saturday’s race. Only ran 5 miles this week with a rest day in between runs. The legs felt completely dead and it was a struggle to hit my target race pace even for half a mile. Zero confidence in this race now.
Confession: I am way into my overthinking space about this race.
Uncomplaint: Been spending the time rolling/stretching the calf trying to fix the PF. That is a giant PITA but seems to be working.
Complaint: Girlfriend has been harping on me about my high blood pressure. Says I need to go to the doc. I feel like the doc is just gonna tell me to drop 20 lbs so I need to do that first. I guess that starts after Thanksgiving. Maybe this is why men who have wives live longer?
Complaint: Have not slept well in several weeks. I have no idea why.
Not really. Dr will put you on meds, and the only way you’re ever getting off them is if you lose weight and change your lifestyle (whether that be food, drinks, or whatevs). That will be suggested, but he/she will have no expectation that you will really do it.
Complaint: Not enjoying the taper for Saturday’s race. Only ran 5 miles this week with a rest day in between runs. The legs felt completely dead and it was a struggle to hit my target race pace even for half a mile. Zero confidence in this race now.
Confession: I am way into my overthinking space about this race.
Uncomplaint: Been spending the time rolling/stretching the calf trying to fix the PF. That is a giant PITA but seems to be working.
Complaint: Girlfriend has been harping on me about my high blood pressure. Says I need to go to the doc. I feel like the doc is just gonna tell me to drop 20 lbs so I need to do that first. I guess that starts after Thanksgiving. Maybe this is why men who have wives live longer?
Complaint: Have not slept well in several weeks. I have no idea why.
Not really. Dr will put you on meds, and the only way you’re ever getting off them is if you lose weight and change your lifestyle (whether that be food, drinks, or whatevs). That will be suggested, but he/she will have no expectation that you will really do it.
Your girlfriend is correct, and you know that she is correct.