"The truth is, a run feels exactly how it should based on your training status, fitness, fueling, hydration, sleep, and everything else going on in your life. What is the big deal here? "Should" is a word that is loaded with value and judgment. If you are saying, "I should have been better," it is a sly way of putting yourself down and telling yourself that you are not good enough."
"Reframing it as, "That workout did not go as well as I expected," opens the door for you to find solutions - like saving the spicy enchilada soup for after the workout rather than before, or making sure you got in the proper warm-up before training. No one has the right to "should" on you, so don't "should" on yourself either."
"How do you deal with palate fatigue during longer adventures and races? - Amanda Alas, dear reader, you are not the only person who has ever been completely repulsed by another sip of your favorite watermelon-flavored sports drink that somehow gets its taste from so-called natural flavors - yet somehow tastes nothing like watermelon - and contains enough sugar to make a diet culture social media influencer have a tantrum."
Effort reflects current training status, fitness, fueling, hydration, sleep, and other life factors, so runs feel as they should under those conditions. Replacing judgmental "should" with specific observations enables problem-solving and practical solutions. Examples include adjusting preworkout meals and ensuring an adequate warm-up to improve workout outcomes. Palate fatigue commonly causes aversion to overly flavored or sugary sports nutrition during long efforts. Recognizing flavor burnout allows switching to less flavored fuels, alternating tastes, or saving intensely flavored foods for after exercise. Measuring sweat rate and monitoring fueling and hydration help personalize strategies for longer outings.
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