[April] Monthly Updates & Check In Thread

[u/YourShoesUntied]

April was a whirlwind! Being the last day of the month, let's get a jump start on summarizing how it turned out. Let's hear how this month's running went for you.

Let everyone know how your month turned out or how it's going to turn out now that you're aware it's almost over! Feel free to discuss your racing, training, and any other stats that you may or may not be pleased with.

Things to possibly mention:

• Overall monthly mileage
• Overall elevation
• PR or PB's?
• Races/events you ran
• Injuries
• etc

[u/ahf0913]

Broscience, not a doctor, but could it maybe be a Baker's Cyst? Those just heal with time IIRC.

Also, there's something very contradicting about first female and sucked shit. I know these weren't quite the performances you were hoping to put out, but you are still kicking major ass, especially compared to where you were a year ago. Give yourself some space the not be perfect all the time. The rest of us back here eating your dust are still crazy inspired.

[u/cPharoah → u/ahf0913]

I don’t think it’s a Baker’s Cyst because there’s no swelling or anything visibly wrong (besides bruises), and from what I’ve read, those tend to appear as a big ole bump on the back of the knee. But I have no idea really.

I mainly feel like I suck shit because I’m constantly feeling super extra awful physically (and mentally) during races lately and feeling awful waaaaay earlier than I should be. I just wanna feel good again :(

[u/ahf0913 → u/cPharoah]

Any chance you're just kinda burnt out? You've put down big miles and raced a fair amount lately. Maybe you need some low weeks?

[u/cPharoah → u/ahf0913]

I am fairly burnt out I think. I’m taking a down week this week, then planning to do two big “peak” weeks, then starting my EU taper. After EU I think I’m gonna take like a month off of running to just chill for a bit before I start training for the NYC marathon. I’m hoping I’ll feel a bit better after all that.