262teacher: Thank you for commenting and for the advice!:-) That is too funny about your students! They are very intuitive and honest aren't they? :-) I don't know if you read Capt. Insane-O's comment below, but she said we are experiencing the true signs of a runner's high! I love it! I'm going out for a run right now. My body, and mind will thank me later--as will my co-anchor Clay! Hahaha! What group are you running in? Happy running, and if you see me on Satuday, come say hello! :-) Chera

I can totally relate with the "moodiness" that comes with missing a run...I am a local elementary school teacher and have been training with FF for a year now. Even my students notice when I miss a scheduled run..."Teacher, you didn't work out last night did you?" It makes me feel a little guilty and therefore I go out of my way to make sure it doesn't happen again. Call it an addiction, but I'd honestly rather be hooked to running than something harmful to myself...although running can be considered harmful at times. Keep pushing yourself and listen to your body. There is a distinct difference between "grumpiness" from not running and craziness from overtraining. Good luck!

Coach Brian-- YOU ARE DA MAN!!! You are also a slacker, as you did not record a Vlog with me nor did you run with the Hawt AsSphalts! You know, I agree with your response, these are just random things I ponder when I should be sleeping. It's like reading the web...you start clicking on different links to learn more, and before you know it-- 3 hours has gone by. Runners, Type A personality!?! Noooooo. Hahahahahahaha. Yes, that is me, too. :-) I ran Monday and today, but I will heed your advice and my weight trainers advice and likely take the rest of the weekd off until Saturday. See you then!!! Chera

Chera: Did you say you "Barked at a Dog????" Now, I'm not a physician, but I would say that you know you're overtraining when you start chasing the dog! Seriously, I would say that the majority of runners are Type A yet very goal oriented personalities. They live to run and run to live. Rest is an essential component to any training regimen! Go ahead and take that nap--don't feel guilty! You'll run that much better on Saturday. Coach Brian

Capt. InsaneO!!! I was hoping you would reply! :-) Thanks bunches! BTW, so sorry I spelled your name wrong in the last blog. :-( Good to know I am not overtraining! I am not sore, nor do I have any pains...except that darn stitch...but that is nothing comparted to other things I have encountred. When you get a chance, give me a call or email me so we can set something up for an interview or quotes. :-) Thanks, Chera M3B the "Hawt AsSphalts"

First of all, consider yourself a normal runner training for a big race. At the risk of seeming like a smarty pants, overtraining is just what the name implies, training more than you are physically or mentally capable of doing. My opinion is that if you are grumpy because you did not go out for a run, then you are probably not overtraining. Guess what you have the real signs of the runners high. Endorphins are going and won't easily let you stop. Signs of overtraining, are lack of energy; legs or other parts are stiff, sore or tired; or pain (injury) while you are running or not. And don't be your own judge the day of or after a long run or a hard workout. That just leads to second guessing yourself, or worse panic. Of course you are going to be all that because you may not have run that far. I have run more than a few marathons in my time, some with days or weeks apart. I often say that I found the near perfect way to combat runners depression which often strikes after you run your target distance or race. Just get out there and run another one as soon as possible. Happy Running!

Why is that? Working out is supposed to be fun and give you energy. Grrr. Such a deilema! Hahaha

I'm with you..it puts me in a bad mood, throws off my day, I'm more tired than normal and I don't eat healthy. I would rather be addicted to running then some other bad habits out there!!!