I am just going to come out and say it.
I ran this morning.
Yesterday I needed a break. Mentally, physically. I think most importantly I needed to break my “streak.” Thanks to my type-A brain, I couldn’t just let it be. Instead of just recognizing I needed a mini break and taking it, I had to make a plan. So I did…
By the afternoon yesterday, I already felt better. I knew that my streak was over, I felt the pressure lifted. Whatever has been hanging out in my chest was beginning to break up and I was started to feel better overall as well.
So when I woke up this morning, felt good and WANTED to start my day off with a run, I did.
Workout of the Day: 4 miles with random speed intervals of 800 meters to 400 meters. 34+ minute total
I felt a little guilt, because I told you all that I would be taking a couple days off. But honestly, I felt like the most important thing for me was getting my sweat on this morning.
Maybe as I head into the New Year . . . one of my GOALS should be to be more relaxed, more free, and more sporadic. Because without the pressure, I felt pretty good today :).
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DON’T feel guilty! You took a break because you thought you needed one, but it turns out you only needed a breath or 2 😉 The important thing is to do what your body is ready for! I take breaks from breaks all the time. I’m really bad at taking chill days where you do nothing- I usually end up doing something productive and then I’m tired and regret not resting haha
Thank you so much twin. I actually almost didn’t post about the run, because I didn’t want to seem fake, or admit that I am crazy and lied lol. But in the end I felt fine this morning and so I just went with it!
Nooooo, do not let yourself feel guilty!!! Go with the flow 😉
I don’t think you should feel guilty….you didn’t lie, you changed your mind. Lying would have been not posting about the run. What I do think is important, and I face this question often, is why am I working out/running? Especially if I thought I needed a break and suddenly I’m raring to go – did I just need a breath? Sometimes, that’s totally true! But sometimes I know I find myself getting out there because it feels scary not to, and that’s a different feeling that needs to be examined (which I do on the regular!)
Anyway, never feel guilty about doing what you think is best for you!
Thank you!! I almost didn’t post about it, so I’m thankful you pointed out the difference.
All the time. I wasn’t supposed to run today. I’m trying to cross-train more and my feet hurt, but I ran. I can’t help it.
So I won’t judge 🙂
Thank you for not judging, glad I’m not alone 🙂
There ain’t no life threatening rules here, just go with the flow girl!
Thank you!!! I am loving all this support!
It’s good to listen to your body 🙂 Whether its telling you to take break or telling you get going again.
Totally agree! Thanks 🙂
There is nothing better than that feeling of needing to start your day with a little sweat…well maybe how you feel after your done 😉
if you’re feeling it, you’re feeling it. that’s all i gotta say. 🙂
Couldn’t agree more
haha, nice. Well as long as your body and mind feel good I see no reason why you shouldn’t have done a run 😉
Don’t feel bad, the only reason you were taking a break was that you thought you needed one, if you feel like running, run girl! Plus, I totally get it, I’m super type-A as well 🙂
So glad I’m not the only type-A 🙂
You got the rest you needed….don’t worry about anything else. I’m glad you shared your run with us…it makes you human 🙂
Thanks hun 🙂
I am still taking a break from my one day streak. Haha!
And I am ok with that 🙂
🙂