Recovery Time

I'm in the midst of what is known as a "recovery week." After hammering me for a couple of weeks, Coach P decided to ease the intensity and volume for one week. This allows my body and mind to rejuvenate. During this "rest" time (only 10-hours of training this week) I am actually building fitness as my body absorbs and adapts to the recent hard training.

My experience with recovery weeks is that they don't feel so great. Counterintuitive, I know, but they truly leave me reeling for a few days. Aches and pains become more evident as endorphin flow lessens. I suddenly feel extremely sleepy and lethargic. I feel guilty for feeling so hungry.

Can't wait to ramp it back up again next week!