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Anton posted 9 weeks ago.
Without actually running in your shoes it's hard for me to judge...however, the usual culprits are not enough sleep and not enough food. If you stick around this sport long enough this self inflicted wound will pop up. We've all done it. Other things to look at: Going hard all the time in your workouts, going too hard in your "easy" workouts. Doing the same workouts all the time...the same speed, the same distance the same old same old.
The body takes a long time to adapt...quick weight loss can lead to fatigue. Being underweight and not at your optimal weight can be a problem too.
I'd start with eating more (good wholesome stuff, of course) and getting more sleep. Get a Heart rate monitor, if you don't already have one, and use it to make sure you're not going too hard all the time.
It takes time to figure out what works for you.
Best of luck and keep us updated.
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cayman posted 9 weeks ago.
Are you eating your veggies? Fatique is often associated with diet and it sounds like you could use a little protein and greens. I'm not an expert, but you could also have an iron deficiency due to the amount of training and type of diet.
It might not be a bad idea to have some blood work done if you are able and discuss with your doc. Everyone has different opinions about daily multi-vitamins, but that could also be an option to supplement diet.
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fpugsley posted 9 weeks ago.
sourbubblegum1 wrote:
....I eat healthy but my diet consists usually of granola bars and mac and cheese. I....I am in amazing physical condition (5 ft 5 inches 121 pounds)...
Healthy does not equal mac and cheese and granola bars.
5'5" and 121 sounds a little light to me, but its right in the BMI range you should be. (I don't put any stock in BMI because it says I am obese at race weight and I look skinny any lighter)
Do a search and find one of those threads about calorie intake and re-evaluate your diet is my suggestion.
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tsilcyc posted 9 weeks ago.
fpugsley wrote:
(I don't put any stock in BMI because it says I am obese at race weight and I look skinny any lighter)
At single digit body fat, my bmi is close to obese. I don't believe BMI takes muscle mass into consideration. Muscle weighs more than fat.
To the OP: I general, I think a healthier diet would do you some good but without a little background it's hard to tell what's going on. You say how often you're presently training but how long have you been training? Is this more than you were previously training? You state you lost weight... how much and how quickly? Let's say you've upped your training to double your usual volume and dropped 20 pounds in two months through starvation. THAT would be a good cause for what you're describing.
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Iron Dan posted 9 weeks ago.
I agree with Cayman about going and getting some blood work done. You could have something like an iron deficiency and you could be back to full energy in no time. Good luck.
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NotAsFast posted 9 weeks ago.
Speaking from experience, having exactly the same symptoms as you describe, Iron Dan may be on the money. Iron deficiency was my issue. Granola Bars, Mac and Cheese dont really cut the iron intake. Started taking iron supplements daily and now I get up with more energy and don't spin any more. I actually race my 5 year old to bed now so I can get 8+ hours sleep in. That is the other factor. Sleep to repair the damage during training. Look into getting full blood work done. I remember an article in Triathlete Magazine lot so long ago on that exact topic, late last year. Anyone have a copy or know the issue for Sourbubblegum1
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sourbubblegum1 posted 9 weeks ago.
thanks for ur advice. i believe the problem is caused by water in my nose from swimming. i took three days off and i was super energized today so i went for a 3 mile run. i was still full of energy so i went swimming three hours later and the same problem. my head was fuzzy and i felt uncoordinated and tired. then water started pouring from my nose. i hope this hasnt really harmed me. i am working on my diet too and hopefully after i get a nose clip i wont have a problem anymore.
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gfd posted 9 weeks ago.
I have found that spacing out my meals has helped me to combat fatigue. For example, I will eat a light breakfast before my morning 1 hour workout, then I will eat immediately after the workout as well. Normal lunch, normal dinner, evening workout and then another small meal after that. I maintain my weight range of 175-182 and rarely feel run down. When I do I take the day off or throw in a completely different type of workout.
I hope the nose clip makes a difference for you.
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Socket posted 9 weeks ago.
sourbubblegum1 wrote:
my head was fuzzy and i felt uncoordinated and tired. then water started pouring from my nose.
That is just so very odd. Kinda like the other thread with "why does it hurt to run slow? Oh, its because my appendix is swollen."
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Hey everyone,
Okays o I plan to do a couple triathlons, swim meets, and running races in spring!! However I have been feeling blah for quite some time now like months. I feel dizzy when I stand up and start walking, tired all the time, and headaches. I swim 6 times a week, run 3, bike 3. I usually take one day a week off. I get about 6 -7 hours of sleep a night. I eat healthy but my diet consists usually of granola bars and mac and cheese. I usually am so busy. I am wondering if i am doing too much or if i just need to change my eating habits? What can be causing fatique like this? Has anyone else combated this or gotten rid of it for good? I would like to feel more energized during the day without losing any of my fitness. I am in amazing physical condition (5 ft 5 inches 121 pounds) I lost weight and i look good but i feel run down alot. Can anyone share with me some advice to get my energy up? I mean things that you guys do to still have energy cuz i am sure more people here train more than I do and dont feel like crap all the time.
:D Thanks Fel