I didn't run at all in Mexico but it did become apparent that the stimulating affect of B12 had calmed down. In the 2 cold days after my return home, the adrenal spike also died down.
2/22- 6 Thym Adren was clearly too much. If I had been running, I would have known that earlier. As it is, I knew it before I started but still wanted to get something on the board. 1 Mile at Lakeshore in 11:37 but at least I didn't collapse. Splits were 5:45-5:52. I was THAT bad because I did it minutes after the pills. I was already better by the evening.
Distance-1.0
2/23- 2 miles at Heardmont in 17:56 (8:58 pace). Cut the dose from 6 pills to 4. Still too much but this was a LOT better. Pace was pretty steady all the way. Passed the Mile in an even 9-flat then slipped 5 seconds in the red before a 2:06 finish. I was pushing at the end but wasn't all out.
Distance-2.0
It appears that I am heading for an X number of pills every day or else scenario. I don't like it but as long as the dose is consistent, I can live with that. NO MOVING TARGETS.
2/24- Interesting observations last night. I felt a bit overstimulated but I knew that extra Thym Adren would have triggered a negative reaction. I took a double dose of Methyl Folate and Intrinsic Factor and felt much WORSE. It wasn't until I took the B12 (low dose) that I felt somewhat better.
Hated test intervals:
Opener-1:30
3 Thym Adren- 1:54
Whole B12 pill- 1:25
Reaction:
The MF increases the demand for B12, which appears to be necessary to tolerate Thym Adren. I feel like I am so close to figuring it all out. Then again, I felt that way too many times.
PM- 1.5 miles on Lakeshore in 13:15 (8:50 pace). Damn near perfect splits (6:38-6:37). If I had kept going, I bet I would have been marginally faster than yesterday over the 2 mile distance. Didn't feel great during the day but extra B12 was the difference maker
Distance-2.0
Key questions have been answered. 2 more remain. I know that B12 is necessary to tolerate Thym Adren. Is there a dose that will trigger an adrenal spike? Will B12 close the performance gaps? It is my hope that I stabilize on 3 but the difference between 3 and 6 is not significant.
2/25- Mega doses of B12 DO TRIGGER an adrenal spike. Took 6 Thym Adren and it still wasn't enough. 1 Mile on Lakeshore in 9:53 and it took a 4th quarter rally to get under 10. If I had only taken 3, it probably would have been another 11:30ish effort. I will cut the B12 down to 2 pills and I will see what that does.
Distance-1.0
2/26- Unplanned rest day. Intolerant to B12. One day I can't get enough. The next day I can't tolerate it. My only explanation could be that caffeine interferes with the tolerance.
2/27-Unplanned rest day. It appears that my theory on caffeine was correct. I reduced it today and I can't get enough B12.
2/28- 2 miles on Lakeshore in 21:27 (10:44 pace). Passed the Mile in 10:54, popped an extra B12 and improved to 10:33. Hoped for a greater improvement but it was noticeable in the last half mile. The extreme need for B12 had got to fade in a few days. It will probably be replaced by another adrenal spike.
Distance-2.0
3/1- Interval tests.
Opener-2:06
2 Thym Adren- 1:55
B12-1:37
Pleased to see improvement on Thym Adren. I fully expected the BIG gain on B12.
Unfortunately, the real workout was an abject failure. I quit after just a half mile.
It appears that Red Bull and alcohol are BAD but Coke is tolerated. I have no explanation and am fearful that the Melatonin may be losing its effectiveness.
Distance-1.0
3/2- Heardmont Mile in 9:25. A lot better than yesterday. That's all that I will say.
I drank a Coke for lunch and had a reaction. Melatonin was supposed to stop that from happening. I fear that inexplicable reactions to pills will come back.
Distance-1.0
10 miles total
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