I could use an explanation if one is out there…

[JPH]

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