I set my alarm for 5am this morning to make up for yesterday's missed/skipped run. I could not get out of bed! I hit snooze several times, even ignoring the cat's cries and paws to my face to get up! It was so comfortable in my bed!!!
Eventually, at about 6:45am, I finally got out of bed and realized that there was no way I could make it to the gym for a 90 minute run, clean up/shower and get to work on time via the CTA. (My car is in the shop for the next week-ish getting repaired after my fender bender.) I logged into my coaching site and reported that I had slept and ate through yesterday's workout and my coach encouraged me to get it done today after work. She said that this type of fatigue is common during a taper and it's my body's chemical reaction to decreasing my workouts. I'm still researching if this is bullshit or not. While a lot of other athletes seem to hate the taper, despite feeling tired, I'm not scared of it.
I got dressed and was relieved not to have to carry my purse, work bag AND workout bag to work today. Although, by the time I walked to the El, I was disappointed in myself that I hadn't brought my swim suit and goggles; I could have easily made up a swim post-Judy's birthday dinner tonight at Hub 51. Unfortunately, I received my coach's email after I had gotten on the train, so I'm not sure a run in my future today? ((Is this part of what athletes hate about tapering? "Wanting" to workout? I mean, I am just wanting to complete what I should have anyway. :) I'm not craving massive amounts of working out, that's for sure!))
I also just realized that I really, REALLY need to start thinking about what I'm eating (again) since I can't consume the (empty) calories I've been allowing myself and should probably look more at carbohydrates as storage for the upcoming event. Carbs should really be fresh fruits, veggies and grains- this is not an issue for me, honestly. I may finally just buy some delivered meals from Factor 75 over the next few weeks. I was made aware of this company and service by a fellow (amazing!) triathlete, Joe Lotus.
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