Saturday, August 14, 2004

Fatigue

I'd love to say that this was my best run and that things are getting better all the time. However, this was just an average run. I started heading out at a good pace. I was between two groups of other runners the whole way down. I felt good and strong, except my right knee was sore. I made it to the Police Station in Waikiki at the 30 minute mark and headed back. I was so thirsty, I couldn't wait to get back to the start point. I stopped at the edge of Waikiki at a water fountain. The luke warm faucet water tasted so wonderful to me. I could've drank a gallon. But after replenishing my body a little, I headed back. I felt so drained of energy, but my right knee felt better. I felt very slow and sluggish. It was as if I was running through water. I think the reason I was so fatigued was because I did not have that much power bar or gatorade before heading out. When I was stopped at the Red lights, I was able to regain a little energy, but heading through the park was awful. One my way through the Ala Moana park, my right shoulder had sharp stabbing pains. I slowed down so that I could try and loosen my arm up, but it didn't help out too much. I made it back to the start at 1 hour 3 minutes. After everyone returned, we had an "Injury Prevention Clinic" with Jaco Van Deldon. Jaco was brilliant and very knowledgeable. I was again highly impressed with his expertise. I feel a little sleep mid-day, but when I layed down to take a nap, I couldn't fall asleep. I guess that's a good sign, I think... I slept great through the night. Weight: 120 pounds Breakfast: 1/2 power bar, gatorade, granola bar Brunch: Vege Omlet, potato cassorole, biscuit Dinner: Crispy chicken, mashed potatoes, apple sauce