Last Friday night’s DR fiasco could’ve wrecked my whole week — the kind of all-nighter that used to leave me foggy, cranky, and sore for days.
This time? Different story. I gave Saturday to damage control (low movement, enough food to function, plenty of water), then made Sunday all about recovery.
I slept great Saturday night, and spent Sunday relaxing, took a nap, and just enjoyed not getting any emergency calls from work.
It’s proof that recovery isn’t magic — it’s a skill you can practice. Nail the basics (sleep, hydration, protein, and not pretending you’re still 19), and even a rough night doesn’t have to derail your training week.
Monday
Solid start to the week. A little tired, but my run felt good. Since I had missed Saturdays run due to the all-nighter, I did a run instead of leg day. After my run, Bane and Ivy enjoyed their walk. I seem to have come through the all-nighter with minimal fallout — a huge change compared to the last couple of times it took almost a week to feel normal again.
Tuesday
Woke up early thanks to an itchy Bane, but resisted the urge to stack another run so soon in half-marathon prep. Played the long game instead of chasing short-term mileage. The goal was to make sure the last traces of the all-nighter were well and truly gone — mission accomplished.
Wednesday
Wrapped up my first pass through the GMB Resilience program. I’m going to go through it again with an emphasis on cleaner form — especially transitioning from knee planks to full planks as my wrists loosen up. At 49, the joints have opinions, and my wrists still need some coaxing before they’re happy with the full range of motion.
All in all it’s been a good week so far. The all-nighter threw me a curve ball, but I managed to come through it quickly and with no lingering effects.
Still lifting. Still losing. Still showing up. (Usually)
The Recomp Chronicles 
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