Levels of Fatigue

Hello Hello. I've been a long time sport player and as such have felt varying levels of fatigue from all of them and to narrow down all of them that would be: Rugby Union, Grid Iron, Rugby League, Squash and Tennis.

This was mainly to discuss levels of fatigue from usual to extreme if they wanted to to find out just how far your body has ever gone for you and the effects you felt from it.

Cold to Hot (initial warmup) - By far the worst feeling of fatigue as it isnt really fatigue its more so I guess the body getting into gear and its exacerbated by cold weather or early morning games. Everything feels extra-laboured and alot slower then you know you're capable of and can completely ruin your mentality for a game (in my opinion).

Early-Midgame - The easiest part of the game your spirits are high and everything is cooking so to speak, your legs feel energised but not tired, you're confident and everything is flowing right. You make it to every break down and pain is light to non-existent.

Mid-Later game - Onset of lactic acid from prolonged exertion, mild-medium fatigue sets in you feel alot less immaculate then you did before. I tend to suffer from burning in my calves. The mind begins to betray you using pain, doubt just trying to give you ANY reason to sit down, the mind is very persuasive if you let it be D: but in my opinion the body is but the vessel the mind can manipulate the body is going to try give you reasons not to do something via pain, fatigue, cramps and what not but ultimately its your concious decision that decides if you do or dont regardless of the bodies pleas.

Euphoria - Very late game - I have experienced this only once it was a semi-final 3 minutes from full-time we were literally pinned on our try line and everyone was working overtime to hold them back. My legs had gone numb, I felt nothing, no fatigue, no pain, no real emotion. My breathing was steady but shallow and fast but not like I was out of breath just .. shallow and fast S: I also recall I couldnt hear much at all it was oddly peaceful then the whistle blew and the moment passed and I have never experienced that 'euphoria' again. Odd no?

I apologise if this was long but its something i've long wanted to discuss, I had more but its very hard to bring back feelings like that, very situational that is, on the spot.
 
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Hello Hello. I've been a long time sport player and as such have felt varying levels of fatigue from all of them and to narrow down all of them that would be: Rugby Union, Grid Iron, Rugby League, Squash and Tennis.

This was mainly to discuss levels of fatigue from usual to extreme if they wanted to to find out just how far your body has ever gone for you and the effects you felt from it.

Cold to Hot (initial warmup) - By far the worst feeling of fatigue as it isnt really fatigue its more so I guess the body getting into gear and its exacerbated by cold weather or early morning games. Everything feels extra-laboured and alot slower then you know you're capable of and can completely ruin your mentality for a game (in my opinion).

Early-Midgame - The easiest part of the game your spirits are high and everything is cooking so to speak, your legs feel energised but not tired, you're confident and everything is flowing right. You make it to every break down and pain is light to non-existent.

Mid-Later game - Onset of lactic acid from prolonged exertion, mild-medium fatigue sets in you feel alot less immaculate then you did before. I tend to suffer from burning in my calves. The mind begins to betray you using pain, doubt just trying to give you ANY reason to sit down, the mind is very persuasive if you let it be D: but in my opinion the body is but the vessel the mind can manipulate the body is going to try give you reasons not to do something via pain, fatigue, cramps and what not but ultimately its your concious decision that decides if you do or dont regardless of the bodies pleas.

Euphoria - Very late game - I have experienced this only once it was a semi-final 3 minutes from full-time we were literally pinned on our try line and everyone was working overtime to hold them back. My legs had gone numb, I felt nothing, no fatigue, no pain, no real emotion. My breathing was steady but shallow and fast but not like I was out of breath just .. shallow and fast S: I also recall I couldnt hear much at all it was oddly peaceful then the whistle blew and the moment passed and I have never experienced that 'euphoria' again. Odd no?

I apologise if this was long but its something i've long wanted to discuss, I had more but its very hard to bring back feelings like that, very situational that is, on the spot.

Are these your own terms and observations? If so, they are dead on - except possibly for that euphoria stage. As a cyclist, I certainly feel the first three.

Very interesting.
 
at about 6 hours into my Half Ironman I was able to take off my shoes and run on the road barefooted for the last 5 miles. During that run, I did feel euphoric and I did feel invincible.

also, in my forst triathlon event I had a panic in the water that lead to me to a hyperventilation that got me so high, I alsomest felt like I was coming out of the water as I began to swim again. (this was not an endorphin, testosterone enduced high, it was way to early in the game. I believe it was dopemine that my brain had released in an acceptance of possible death.

just an offering or two from an extremem athlete. If we would like to talk about or acceptance of death, B.A.S.E. jumping and skyiding incidents, INJURY, or adrenaline I have an entire LIST of experiences.
 
I think there is another stage on that list. Past the euphoria is a very dark and dismal place that is nearly impossible to get out of unless you succumb to it and stop. This is the place where normal body functions start to go. Your ears go nearly deaf as they plug up, your breathing is no longer in control, your eyes literally feel glazed over and all you can do is focus to stay the course. A cold washed feeling starts at your head and covers your body down to your toes and you become chilled with both exhaustion beyond comprehension and excitement (because typically you are nearly finished with whatever it is you've been doing). I have been in THIS place a few times and its been horrid. This is the stage that takes all day to recover from.
 
this place the beauty speaks of, I achieved near the finish of that 70.3. My family relays the story that I was actually waving, or flailing my arms as I made the final turn, and then I began to srpint, and i do not remember any of that.

after the finish, they could not get me to drink. and that concerned them and a gal Lisa came to the rescue. somehow I would listen to her- probably because my subconcious respected her Ironman status, and she led me to food.

the glazed over feel is very common in my training- I get very smooth at that point.

sidenote- I sent Lisa the sweetest thank you card a few days later. Once my head started to release the memories of that days closing moments.

athletes know,
Todd
 
Are these your own terms and observations? If so, they are dead on - except possibly for that euphoria stage. As a cyclist, I certainly feel the first three.

Very interesting.

Yep these were my own observations articulated as best as I could remember the emotions/feelings in the moment. As for extreme sport experiences feel free to share but I couldnt add anything as my sanity is a little too in control to throw myself off out of a plane or off a building. x.x but I have done a lil rock jumping but then again nothin at the extreme level.
 
I have felt the euphoria a few times. It makes you feel invincible and very light on your feet.
 
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