I am finding running mentally exhausting at the moment. Since fitness is my number one priority - I have decided to not push myself too much - this always leads to a downward spiral. So here is what I have decided to do - I dont push myself past a certain point, while still continuing to cross-train.

305 sprints on the stairs.
3 mile run where I cramped up. I was totally dehydrated. It is also the first time in a long time I bailed out.
65 lap swim - just over 2.5 miles

All in all, it lasted 2 hours and 30 minutes. The body is still supple but I would still prefer to run - the feeling is beyond comparison!