Training 7/30-8/5

This week is critical.  Only 7 weeks to go until DC.  I expect to do better thanks to the Yucca

7/30- AM.  The hated test intervals but I learned much.  4x400 at Vestavia.  Tried to go with all nucleotides and no methylation pills.  I knew before I started that it would fail.
Opener- 2:13 (8:52 pace)
B-complex- 2:07 (8:28 pace)  MINUS 24
B-12- 1:50 (7:20 pace)  MINUS 68
MF + DMG- 1:18 (5:12 pace)  MINUS 2:08
  That's a cumulative improvement of 3:40 per mile due to a fully stacked deck of methylation support. Despite heavy legs, I felt somewhat like myself on that last interval. Yes, you read that correctly.  THREE MINUTES AND 40 SECONDS PER MILE!

Reaction:
It is crystal clear that methylation is my most pressing need ATM.  Again, sulfur is probably the cause of the low energy and slow times recently but there is a chance that Yucca can fix that.  As for the adrenal support, it's been a surprise but a welcome one.  I'm going with the modulator (ADHS) but it really doesn't seem to matter if I take a day's dose of the suppressant or the stimulant.  I did get nicked a little on the suppressant but it was only 9/mile (less than 2%) and was only fractionally faster per lap on the stimulant.  Could I really be in balance in that area?

PM- BETTER.  3 miles on Lakeshore in 23:45 (7:55 pace).  Too fast but I couldn't help it.  I wanted to run 4 but had to cut it short because of gusty winds and dark clouds.  It proved to be a good call because the skies opened up shortly after I finished.  Before the Yucca, TMG was awful but this time, I barely noticed any real problems.  Caffeine also wasn't much of a factor either.  I may have to endure a rough day or two as I detox but who know, maybe that won't be so bad on the Yucca.
Distance=4.0

7/31- I went with TMG instead of DMG and yes, I could feel some ill-effects but it was not as severe as in the past.  Did 2 miles in 16:56 (8:28 pace).  The caffeine withdrawl was significant and Yucca didn't do much to help that.  I expect to be feeling better by the evening tomorrow.
Distance=2.0

8/1- Better as expected.  Trak Shak 5 in 38:45 (7:45 pace).  Good start but faded considerably on the back half and was struggling the hold the pace under 8 the last 2 miles.  This is what I've got to do consistently to get back to respectable times.
Distance=5.0

8/2- AM FAILED interval session.  Could not break 1:50 on the first 400 so I just shut it down and slow jogged for the rest of the mile.  I did drink a Hard Cider with dinner last night.  Could that be the culprit?  I won't be pleased if it is but so be it.  I was expecting the Yucca to mitigate most of the damage but that does not appear to be the case.  Not pleased.

PM- An occasional alcoholic beverage is probably okay.  Taking extra Yucca to counteract it is NOT.  It was the extra Yucca that was the culprit not the Hard Cider.  I'll have to cut the dose down to 1 or 2 but that should probably be okay.  I've also ordered Yasko's CBS/NOS caps, which I expect to be well tolerated.  Unfortunately, I am probably looking at a rough day tomorrow as well as Saturday.  Ugh.
Distance=1.0

8/3- Cut the Yucca down to 2 and was better.  Also showed improvement as the day progressed.
AM- 1 mile in 9:43
PM- 2 miles in 17:47 (8:54 pace).
I'll attempt the long run tomorrow but will likely have to cut it short.
Distance=3.0

8/4- Add Yucca to the list of pills that appeared effective early but turned disastrous late.  I only took 1 such pill this morning and it was a DISASTER.  Could NOT break 10 for 1 mile.  I expect to suck tomorrow as well.  The only good news is that the new CBS/NOS caps appear to be tolerated.
Distance=1.0

8/5- AM- 2x800 at Vestavia.  Opened with a 3:46 but thanks to the CBS/NOS caps, I improved to 3:15 on the 2nd interval.  That's a MINUS 62 per mile so this pill is very effective and possibly a game changer SO FAR!!  I know all too well that this could turn ugly in a hurry too.  Question:  Since I did okay in Wisconsin, why not stick with that stable formula?  Answer:  The sulfur toxicity was getting worse and my paces and my energy level were slipping.  Both would likely get worse if left untreated.  May be back out for an easy run this evening.

PM- BETTER.  2 miles in 14:38 (7:19 pace) with relatively even splits.  Can I get back on track next week?
Distance=3.0