Two weeks in, and I have now completed two training runs of
10k apiece. This was primarily to get a
benchmark so that I could map future progress, but it also given me a window on
preparation, both physical and mental.
The first run, in the ice slush and snow of the 3rd
March was completed in 54:48, this is in spite of constant course corrections
to avoid tricky conditions underfoot. The second run on 10th March was
in near perfect conditions and yet still came in at a much slower 57:10. The preparations for the two runs were almost
identical in every way, so such a huge dip was surprising, but then I
remembered my Myasthenia Gravis. The
nature of this condition means that acetylcholine depletion in my muscles and joints can lead to
them abruptly tiring and becoming underpowered.
I would liken it to a car with a misfire, but not being a mechanic, I am
not sure if this analogy is accurate.
Anyway, this is Run 2 (10th March) as it happened
in the splits:
Front 5k: 5:21, 5:02,
5:35, 5:20 , 5:20 = 26:38
Back 5k: 5:42, 6:17, 6:14, 6:24, 5:55 = 30:32
This kind of slow down might have been explained by a
general lack of fitness or going out too hard, but as it was the second of the
two runs, and I felt fine in terms of cardio, breathing, recovery, I have to
put it down to an issue with my muscles.
This means that my meds may need to be increased, which may
in turn mean a period of time to adjust to new dosages and their side
effects. I was expecting that there
would be issues with the Myasthenia Gravis so soon is a little disheartening. I will take extra care over my preparation
for this coming Saturday, and keep everything crossed that it is a blip, but if
not, I will book an appointment with the specialist to check the progress of my
condition.
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