I could use an explanation if one is out there…

JPH · 03-07-2007, 20:43

I could use a bit of help in the form of an explanation if one is out there…

I have search several terms trying to find this information, and if it is here I have over looked it or have not searched for the right word. Therefore if I am beating something that is already dead I would greatly appreciate being pointed in the right direction.

I have been working out and actively training for well over 4 months, I have been living healthy and changing my lifestyle for over a year with SF as an end goal. Of that 4 months of “actively training” I have been going all out this last 52 days give or take a couple when I don’t work as hard because of test or the like at school.

Over the past week to 10 days I have not just hit a wall, I have “lost” ability in some areas. About 10 days ago, I was in the 80s-90s on all the APFT stuff. I had the two mile run in the can, sit-ups were great and getting better every time I tested myself, and push up were getting better by the day, but still not where I wanted them.

I got a very small head cold, nothing to bad, and then something happened. Lately I am in the 50s to low 70s on my push-ups and sit-ups. Muscle failure, for the push-ups, happens before the two minuets are up, and it makes me mad as hell. So I don’t quite, I just do it again latter in the day and get about the same results. My running is still as good as it ever was and getting better, but I do feel usually tiered lately…

I would normally just keep to myself and work through this, but it looks as if I will be interviewing / meeting the SF recruiter 14 days. If there is anything other than just keep going that someone could recommend then I would do it at the drop of a hat.

Although I admit that what I don’t know would fill volumes, I have been competitive in sports before, and have been in a few hairy places where I started to give up or have other mental blocks get in my way, I know what that feels like for me and I don’t think this is mental. If you think it is call me on it, but it sure doesn’t feel like it…

Additionally I have the prep book and have been working on that workout, although this setback hindered that.

I hope I have provided enough information however I am more than willing to answer any questions anyone may have.

So my question is, are there any aspects that I should be looking at? and, What can I do to get my body going again?

Thank-you for any and all help,
JPH

x SF med · 03-07-2007, 20:59

You had a cold. Did you get enough rest? Are you hydrating? Try using airborne and taking a couple of days rest, lots of fluids. You need to get the virus out of your system, try that.

lksteve · 03-07-2007, 21:17

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Originally Posted by x SF med

You had a cold. Did you get enough rest? Are you hydrating? Try using airborne and taking a couple of days rest, lots of fluids. You need to get the virus out of your system, try that.

good advice...a little rest never killed anyone...hell, they used to have 8-hour breaks in Ranger School...

just don't get used to it...

Warrior-Mentor · 03-07-2007, 21:45

Sounds like you may have worn yourself down. Throttle back on the intensity.
Rest is your friend.
Work out + Rest = Training
If you never rest, your body doesn't have a chance to recover and become stronger...

CDRODA396 · 03-08-2007, 05:16

The last two posts hit the nail on the head, rest/recovery is an integral part of any workout routine.

"I have been going all out this last 52 days give or take a couple when I don’t work as hard because of test or the like at school." Thats a long time to go without a rest even if you are alternating light/heavy or easy/hard days.

If you follow the workout in the Get Selected Book, you note that there are plenty of days of rest to allow your body to recover and grow...Good Luck!

Five-O · 03-08-2007, 06:11

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Originally Posted by Warrior-Mentor

Sounds like you may have worn yourself down. Throttle back on the intensity.
Rest is your friend.
Work out + Rest = Training
If you never rest, your body doesn't have a chance to recover and become stronger...

Exactly on point Sir.
JPH, sounds to me like a classic case of over-training. Over training is a point where your ability to recover from excercise does not keep pace with your conditioning program, ie...the stress you put on your body and you actually get weaker/slower etc. Google "Excercise Tapering" then, sit down with a NLT or an event and do a little backwards planning for that event. Good luck.

http://www.drmirkin.com/

The above site is a good place for many medical issues with particular emphasis on human athletic performance. Dr Gabe is well known in the athlectic world and his research is well respected. HTH.

JPH · 03-08-2007, 09:11

Gentlemen thank-you for the fast response, I will take today and Saturday off from upper body work and I will postpone my running until Saturday night. I will also run (walk slowly…lol) by the school’s clinic or work and get someone to draw up a full set of labs to see if there might be a bug suppressed in my system somewhere.

I will report back as soon and I know something or see a change.

Again thanks,
JPH

CPTAUSRET · 03-07-2007, 21:03

I am not a Doc, and I am sure someone else will respond with something decidedly more intelligent...But, I would see a doc if it were me, could be something similar to "Mono", could be something else, entirely. A visit to your Doc should answer your questions, get you back on track, and put your mind at rest!

x SF med:

We were posting at the same time, just takes me a lot longer to type than you!