10/17- The link between caffeine and Vitamin C need/tolerance has been confirmed. I've been off both for 2 days and struggled as expected today. 1 Mile in 10:38 with a slight negative split. Wasn't expecting much but did expect better than this.
Distance-1.0
10/18- Worse. Quit after just a half mile with a pace over 12. Got good news when I got home. No discernable reaction to either Vitamin C or ADHS.
Distance-0.5
10/19- MUCH BETTER. New Lakeshore 1.5 in 13:42 (9:08 pace). Strong negative split (7:02-6:40) so I was sub-9 on the back half. Through I have been off caffeine for several days, I still haven't kicked the sugar. That starts next week and I am prepared to endure another rough patch.
Distance-1.5
10/20-FAIL. Shooting for 2.5-3, I had to settle for another 1.5 in 15:36 (10:24 pace). Started off comparable to yesterday with a 7:03 first half but was already faded. Back half took 8:33, over 11 minute pace. Culprit was ADHS. For reasons I can't explain, I just can't tolerate that pill. I thought caffeine was a factor and it was for the C, but apparently not the ADHS. What hurts the most is that the detox was supposed to stop this from happening. A reaction to a stimulant or suppressant is understandable. A modulator should be tolerated regardless of your chemistry.
PM- Better after Vitamin C. My only explanation is that ADHS must severely deplete C with or without caffeine. Did a couple sprints with slow jogging in between. Improved from 63 to 55 thanks to 2 C. Not a game changer but significant improvement. If I am to take adrenal support, it must be low dose Thym Adren. Cold turkey off sugar tomorrow.
Distance-2.0
10/21- 1 Mile in 11:19 with splits of 5:17-6:02. Nuff said.
Distance-1.0
10/22- Unplanned rest day. The culprit is sugar withdrawal. No discernable reaction to Vitamin C and Thym Adren. I'm not touching the ADHS for a couple weeks.
10/23- Nearly caved this morning but held strong. 1 Mile at Montreat in 12:57. Slightly better after taking the Thym Adren and the C but I don't think that had anything to do with it. It was barely significant anyway.
PM- Repeated the 1 Mile distance this time on New Lakeshore and my time is down to 10:16. Splits were 5:12-5:04. I want to see steady progress tomorrow morning. Hopefully no adrenal spike.
Distance-2.0
10/24- DISASTER. Mile in 11:28 with bad splits but at least I know why and what to do about it. Upcoming in a separate post.
Distance-1.0
10/25- Went with Mag Glycinate last night (3 pills) and woke up feeling AWFUL. Opened with a 2:11 half lap (13:06 pace). Popped 3 ADHS looking for any improvement at all. I got it with a 3:54 full lap (11:42 pace). I went with the ADHS because I had a worse reaction to it before increasing the Mag.
Took 2 more plus a C before the real workout. 1.5 miles in 16:12 (10:48 pace). Much better. I'm going with this formula until the Glycinate runs out then I'll switch back to Malate.
Distance-2.0
10/26- Went with Glycinate again last night. I was MUCH LESS AWFUL in my opener with a 1:44 half lap (10:24 pace).
Question: Is the adrenal spike a temporary blip or does it have staying power? The answer is still unknown. I went with 4 Thym Adren today and had NOTHING. Couldn't run at all! Quit after less than half a mile and walk jogged back. This didn't feel like an overshot and I confirmed it when I got home.
Question: Overshot or Autoimmune reaction? Clearly the latter. If it was an overshot, I should get better after taking 2 ADHS (modulator). I got a discernable reaction and it was worse. Popped 2 Malate pills. Though I still don't feel great, I was noticeably better. I MUST use Malate and may have to go back to straight Malic Acid. Not pleased but at least I know what to do.
UPDATE:
It does appear that the adrenal spike is just a blip. After the Malate did the job, I was slightly worse on Thym Adren but better on ADHS. If it continues to work, I'd lean towards ADHS in the future. Too much of a modulator should not hurt
Distance-1.0
12 miles
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