HELP...I think I am going nuts....

[rocknrollgirl]

To answer all of the questions:

Yes I do lift weights, Yes the 10k is for a triathlon.

Now Yoda,
I did not think I needed that much time off because although my season was long, my races were relative short. Not like an IM or HIM so I figured a week was enough.

Judging by the fatigue I am feeling in my legs, it was not. Damn. I have been so careful.

So ladies now what do I do? Should I just stop everything?

I am supposed to do an off road duathlon in 10 days with my friends. I did not really want to do it, but the DH did. He has since bagged it. I felt like I had to see it through, because of the friends. But I do not feel like racing.

The mt bike riding we do on the w/e is also social for me. Should I back off from that for a while too?

Oh crap...she said in tears....

Should I keep lifting weights now? Anything?

HELP!!!!!!

[Running Mommy]

Step off the ledge there....

I would try to give your legs a break as much as possible. No hill work or heavy intervals. But to keep you mentally sane I wouldn't stop everything cold turkey. Go for a ride- but spin.
As for weights, keep some upper body, work your core, and maybe do something that you haven't done in awhile- or ever before. Maybe take a class that's totally different from what you are used to doing. But like I said, make sure it's something that doesn't overly tax your legs.

Really listen to your body and let that dictate what you do. If you feel like a run, go for a short one. Half of what you usually do. Or go for a walk and take in the fall color.

I find that if I leave the gps at home it makes it easier to relax and not push myself.