I have really struggled the last couple of days. Last night I went for a run, but very soon my legs just died on me. I must have walked about half of the route I was supposed to be running. I tried to dig deep, and use those last reserves of energy, but it just was not working. I still had a good workout, but it felt like a very frustrating run. Possibly the worse run since my first. I can only assume that I am a little burnt out.

Tonight I went to my kick-boxing and kung-fu classes. The kick-boxing was OK, probably I was saved by the fact I was training mostly with a beginner, so the training was easy. However, the kung-fu class afterwards was hell. My arms felt like lead. I have no idea what could have tired my arms so much (apart from the boxing earlier..) as really I was expecting my legs to be the weakest link. Maybe I spent a lot of time carrying my son over the weekend, but I cannot believe that that could be the reason for my lack of energy. The kung-fu class involved the usual mix of fighting techniques (all arm striking etc.) and forms (all hand techniques). So my arms were dead after. They didn't hurt or ache, they just felt dead. It was enough effort just to raise them up, let alone block and strike.

Maybe I need some rest. I will have tomorrow night off, then do my martial arts on Wednesday, and run again on Thursday. I must be a bit burnt out. Too much too soon?