This last Thursday I met again with the nutritionist who is guiding me through getting my adrenals back on track (along with Dr Shyelle).  I got some good news…and not so good news.

I've officially got Adrenal Fatigue

The good news is my adrenals are not so far gone that they are barely functioning.  They are not functioning great, but not horrendous.  (I’ve got mild Adrenal Fatigue).  There is a lot of hope that I will be much better soon and able to get in the training for next June’s Ironman.

The not so good news is…..I basically can not exercise for at least two months.  Seriously.  No exercise as I know it!  Wow…what a mind f#^$.  Holy cow, from Ironman training to basically nothing.  Yeap.  I can only “exercise” 5 days a week.  I put “exercise” because what I can do is really limited. 

What I’ve found out is basically I can’t get my heart rate over 90 BPM for any sustained length of time.  I CAN do- easy yoga; an easy walk; easy weight workout; and easy Pilates.  That’s it.  And nothing can be longer than 30 mins 45 tops!  Is that wild or what.  From 7 hr bike rides to 30 minute walks.  Well, turn my world up side down!

So…what am I going to do?  As I got this news and learned more about adrenal fatigue over the past few weeks, I’ve realized I can either continue to feel like crap- or I can do what these professionals are saying.  I’ve opted to follow their plan.  A little exercise, as much sleep as possible, and nutrition that supports adrenal restoration. 

This is going to be a new adventure.  Right now I’m doing ok with the not exercising.  Honestly because I’m really tired.  I don’t mind sleeping and resting right now.  In a month from now, as I begin to feel better…it may be another story. 

It’s hard to not be out there training with all my friends…and it will take some effort on my part to stay connected.  I’m kinda looking forward to this adventure.  I call it an adventure because what will occur is unknown.  I’m sure I will change through this process and I’m kinda looking forward to what those changes may be. 

Sometime when I think about the name I gave my blog over one year ago- Going The Distance- I thought the name would represent all the miles I would cover training for and racing in an Ironman.  Little did I know those words would hold true in so many different areas of my life….and with that—-