Hi The Ed,
Thank you!
Yeah, agree. I've noticed that recovery matters much more, than one anticipates. A lighter workout combined with a lack of sleep and nutrition can turn out into quite a stress for the whole system. As you said, balance is important!
Update:
Monday yoga/rest
Tuesday track session 5×1k w/90sek rest
1 4.35 hr156
2 4.32 hr154
3 4.36 hr156
4 4.29 hr157
5 4.26 hr159
Felt nice throughout, endorphins worked like a charm! Was very sleepy the whole day, and considered skipping the session, but took a power nap and decided to see how it goes, at the end I left the track with greater energy than I came there!
Will see how it feels and goes on Saturday's paced 5km...
Have a great day,
Kindly,
Stacy.