During high school I would do about 40 mpw. While there were many hard workouts, the volume just wasn't very much.
Now I am in my first year of college, and I am at a steady 60-70 mpw. I am definitely in better shape, and am getting faster, but I am constantly tired. I get 7-8 hours of sleep a night, and then I normally take a 1-2 hour nap every day.
Why am I still constantly exhausted? If anyone has experience with this, let me know!
Try getting 8-9, not 7-8. I notice a drastic difference between 7.5 hours and 8.
How long have you been at the mileage/intensity? Usually takes a few weeks to adapt to it.
Eating enough?
I was at this intensity throughout the fall, and now I've been at it for 3-4 weeks. And I have definitely been eating constantly, but maybe not the right foods?
It is part of the deal. You can minimize it by sleeping a good amount (which you seem to be doing), making smart food choices, limiting late nights and drinking, but heavy training loads take their toll.
As much as it sucks, consider how great you will feel as you move towards the peak portion of your season and you cut your mileage back as you get ready for your most important races. Basically, try to get through the short term discomfort by viewing it as a price to pay for a positive long term outcome.
Sleep more. Go to sleep in an empty stomach and go to bed early instead of sleeping in
thedub wrote:
I was at this intensity throughout the fall, and now I've been at it for 3-4 weeks. And I have definitely been eating constantly, but maybe not the right foods?
Eat less.
thedub wrote:
And I have definitely been eating constantly, but maybe not the right foods?
This could be your answer. Depending on where you are going to school the dining hall food can be devoid of key nutrients. Also, with so many choices you need to really have a good eating plan.
How is the rest of your life? Tough classes, other stresses? Stress is stress no matter what direction it is coming from. This can make you tired.