Mike Tarrolly – Co-Host, The Crushing Iron Podcast
Whenever I’m in a funk I do my best to get moving. Lately, that’s just been as simple as a walk. I’m amazed at the power of walking to set off a chain reaction and pull me into a different mental state.
Today, that walk led to a short set of hill repeats on the sand, and a nice refreshing plunge at the end. Most importantly, it gave me energy rather than taking it away, which I believe is the key to successful training.
I think this all stemmed from getting a little too excited about the warm weather this weekend and running a little further than I should have, especially while not thinking about hydrating.
When I talk about dehydration, I don’t mean just carrying enough liquid for the workout. I mean, that my travel and excess coffee the two or three days before put me behind the eight ball. I felt pretty good during the run on Saturday, but woke up the next day listless.
I didn’t do much yesterday, other than nap, watch basketball and meander around trying to find something that would give me a spark.
Today, I woke up and immediately thought about coffee, which is another one of my warning signs. I had about half a cup before I could really feel that jacked up sensation of your body telling you you’re way too acidic. I went to water. Then to a walk.
By the end of the walk, I felt like doing a little workout. I chose 20 hill repeats in the sand. The entire workout took about 20 minutes, but it felt awesome. Not too much and just enough to get my blood moving. Then, it was to the 38 degree plunge, and that was truly the icing on the cake.
I was a different person after that rather simple sequence of walk, hills, and cold water. So wild and it will always be a mystery as to why it’s so hard to remember, or more importantly BELIEVE that that is what we need. We need movement. Movement is the medicine. Frankly, I believe it is the BEST medicine.
Contact: mike@c26triathlon.com
