Dealing with Burn Out
| October 26, 2012 | Posted by Madeline @ Food, Fitness, and Family under FitFluential, Fitness Friday, Weekly Workouts |
I can’t believe today is Friday. This week went by so fast because it was so busy. I came back from DC to meetings, hosting a spouse event, tons of volunteer work, homework, and so much more. On top that this is my second to last week of training before the Rock-N-Roll Savannah. I have to be honest with you guys … I am so freaking excited that this weekend is my last long run before the race. I am ready to sleep in on the weekends, or sleep at least until 7AM when Emmie wakes up 
These last couple of days I have lacked motivation to get out and do much. I have officially reached burn out. I think it’s reflected in my workouts this week as shown in Fitness Friday:
SUNDAY
Sunday was the Army Ten Miler. I had such a runner’s high after the race. It’s kind of amazing how quickly it faded.
MONDAY/TUESDAY
REST
WEDNESDAY
I fit in some speed work with 4x800m repeats on the treadmill for a total of 4 miles. After, I did Julie’s Spooky Circuit Workout. I definitely was a hot sweaty mess!
THURSDAY
Thursday I had zero motivation to go to the gym. It was that burnout feeling at its finest. I didn’t go to the gym and had pretty much decided that I wasn’t going to workout. Chris ended up getting home from work earlier than normal so I sucked it up, put my shoes on, and headed out. I did an easy 3 miles and felt great. I ended up with negative splits: 9:21, 9:06, and 8:35. While I was glad I got the run in I still felt off.
SO, how do I go into my last week of training when I feel burned out? Come up with a plan.
Tips for Dealing With Burn Out
1. Take time to relax. I am going to get back to the nightly yoga I was doing before leaving for DC. It helped my brain and body relax before going to bed.
2. Go to bed earlier. Chris and I have been getting to bed at 11PM which is too late for me. 10PM it is.
3. Take the weekend off from blogging. Have you noticed that I haven’t been on Twitter as much this week? My burned out feeling extended to the blog. As of right now I have no plans on showing up on here until Monday. Now if that changes that’s ok but I am not going to feel pressured to blog.
4. Eat better. Traveling got my eating way off. Like WAY off. Got to get this back in check yo.
5. Enjoy my family. My mom and step-dad are in town and my step-sister and her husband will be here Sunday. Chris and I have a fall festival tomorrow night and Heather and I have organizing and running plans this weekend. I am going to soak up the good feelings being around family and friends gives me.
Hopefully I can come back on Monday feeling refreshed and ready to go!
How do you deal with burn out? What causes you to burn out the fastest? For me it’s that I always put a lot on my plate and go go go go go until I hit a wall. BOO.
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the older I get the more REST I NEED.
physically and emotionally.
after I turned 40 I segued into becoming an intuitive EXERCISER as well as eater
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have a great weekend, friend!
Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean recently posted..Fitness Friday 36
Your tips against burnout are always what work best for me in the past. I think my best trick is to try and beat it before it happens! I also take on way to much and end up getting overwhelmed at times.
Erica @ EricaDHouse.com recently posted..Weekly Workout Wrap-Up
I have certainly had that burned out feeling. I often do what you’re doing. Take some time off to recenter, relax, and CHILL. Have a great unplugged weekend!
Tina @ Best Body Fitness recently posted..Scenes from the Week
Sometimes burnout happens for me out of boredom too. It’s hard to get motivated when you simply aren’t excited about the workout. I don’t have a gym now. and have been lifting at home and doing kickboxing DVDs at home to cross train. I’m getting to the point where I don’t even want to look at my little gym room or another DVD.
Enjoy an unplugged weekend! I have stopped blogging on the weekends completely as a way to just enjoy.
Heather (Where’s the Beach) recently posted..Running, Yoga, No Taper Crazies and Potatoes
I’m the same way. I always put a ton on my plate and go go go until I get sick :/ Right now I’ve lost my voice so that’s my sign I need to slow it down. When I feel burnout I always feel that taking a few days away from what I’ve been doing always help and of course some self-pampering is a great way to feel good
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Burnout sucks but we all go through it! You are a rockstar and will push through it when you should and rest when you need it.
Nice week! HUGS!!
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I was dealing with this a few weeks ago. I took a whole week off from running. Sometimes it helps to miss something…I was super ready to run when I started back. Good luck!!!
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I am definitely taking time off next week when the 1/2 is over!
You’re speaking to me, friend! I’m a little exhausted, too. Going to recharge this weekend and hopefully be ready to hit the ground running on Monday.
Enjoy your weekend!
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I do the SAME thing. I’ll never learn! lol
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I’m right there with you! I expect this feeling right before a marathon, honestly, but for me this started months ago and I didn’t adjust for it. With only a week left of training for you, just push through and know you’re almost done. Then take a break after the marathon!
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Great tips! I do many of the same- especially getting more sleep/rest and cutting back on blogging and the social media world. It can be never-ending! Sorry you’re feeling burnt out… the week after a race can be exhausting for me, too. You’re nearly through your training! I definitely understand the desire to sleep in on a Saturday.
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I try to find a new activity when I am burned out and relax.
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I definitely get blogger burn out and I just have to make myself take a break. I usually un-plug all day on Saturday and sometimes on Sundays too, I miss it after a couple of days
Jen@HealthyFoodandFamily recently posted..2 Weeks
I normally unplug on the weekends but had been slipping in the habit of not. Felt so much better though!
Rest, rest and rest
Good for you for taking the time you need to recharge!
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