tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-379797745883386200.post8314944189745179755..comments2024-02-11T12:01:46.561-08:00Comments on Sharman Ultra: Learning to DNF - Redwood 50k v2sharmanianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14079178597179728898noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-379797745883386200.post-87996235636488160502010-09-21T04:12:27.772-07:002010-09-21T04:12:27.772-07:00I agree completely with your last statement, but f...I agree completely with your last statement, but for (us) runners its very difficult to know whats normal fatigue and whats overtraining. Definitely don't stop the running and races, but only put 100% into your 'A' races (NF Championship and Phoenix) (hard but probably for the best). I'm not at your level of running (yet??), but understand what your motivation is. Use the remaining races as the long training runs, as I think you initially set out to do. If I understand Noakes, the only way to get fitter and faster just now is to take it more easy.<br /><br />I'm very jealous with the range of races you have available in CA within driving distance (and the weather!). Keep running (just a little slower for a couple of months!). I find your blog good reading! RichardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-379797745883386200.post-14430032160053950812010-09-20T10:45:27.226-07:002010-09-20T10:45:27.226-07:00It's a tough one, Richard because I've ent...It's a tough one, Richard because I've entered lots of fun events already and don't want them to go to waste. Hence why I showed up for the 50k this weekend and why I'll try Tahoe too. I'm hoping I wasn't too far down the path of overtraining and that a few more days off will make a difference.<br /><br />But the most important thing is not to judge whether what you're doing is too much by what's on paper (our bodies can do a ridiculous amount), but by how we feel.sharmanianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14079178597179728898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-379797745883386200.post-17753502994184954332010-09-20T04:15:46.322-07:002010-09-20T04:15:46.322-07:00Hi Ian, sorry to hear that you feel you've hit...Hi Ian, sorry to hear that you feel you've hit the overtraining syndrome. I've been following your blog since March when I was supposed to run the Glasgow - Ed double and the Paris Eco Trail. I dropped the double due to other commitments, but did the Eco trail. I've been reading the Noakes book as well, and after my effort over the summer on a couple of 100kms (inc the CCC), a few ultras of 60km+ and a few marathons, the overtraining has crossed my mind as well. I know I'm saying things you know already, but backing off for a few weeks, or taking a break maybe the best way to prolong your target of running for the next 60 years! What about some easy cross training to mix it up? Part of me has used your running as an excuse for adding in races as often as training runs, but I hope that its some consolation that your experiences are helpful, as its making me think twice about my schedule over the next few months too.<br /><br />Keep motivated and good luck, RichardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com