So I decided to go for a long run and push my body to the max to try and force it to get better at performing under stress - like running when tired and running when on empty etc...
So in order to get home at a sensible time (wifey is disabled and needs me about in case of problems) I set the alarm for 03:15.
it was cold dark and foggy but I was determined to go for it - I had a 30 miler planned out and took 3 gels and a litre of water with me - that should do it...
Anyway at 20m I was forced to run/walk as the energy was just gone - nothing left, came close to folding as the route passed by my house at 25m, but I knew I would be disappointed so did the extra 5m loop to finish in the full 30m.
legs absolutely shot and blinking freezing (despite hat, gloves and 3 top layers incl windproof)
Got in 6 hours later (09:30) and threw down 2 very sweet hot chocolates, a coffee and a cheese omelette.
So - whether that did me good, who knows, but in my mind it forced my body to continue on empty, burning fat as a fuel, and hopefully next time it may be easier???
Toodle pip.
