Tag: rest

  • Strength Training: Rest Helps Reset

    One of the things I am learning to do is to take rest periods between my lifts seriously. I have always been more apt to rush through all my sets – getting it done fast so I can be done with it. I didn’t really understand the science behind strength training and what the benefit…

  • Say Yes to the Rest

    Last night, while contemplating whether to take my rest day to today I read this from a Facebook page I read Lift Run Bang and it quickly helped me make my decision. Yes to the Rest! “Rest” has become such an ugly word in the training paradigm now. I attribute this, at least partially, to the…

  • Stop and See!

    I have been buying flowers the past few weeks –to brighten up the house and also to help brighten up the family. I think even if you aren’t depressed or feeling low, staying connected to beauty, nature and wonder is key in staying centered and at peace. It’s all a part of self care –continuing to…

  • Rest Days are Important

    It’s another rainy day in the DC metro area — we have had the craziest weather this year, sure makes you wonder. I am taking an extra rest day this week. Last week during one of my workouts, I realized my body was more tired and sore than usual. I just need to give my…

  • Rest days are earned.

    I took a rest day today. An athlete friend of mine has been talking to me about over-training. Now I won’t say that I am, but I appreciate that he has taken the time to remind me to be aware of it. He said something yesterday that rung very true — people who are totally…

  • Fitting in Exercise

    Sometimes  I think when I let myself actually rest -things catch up with me. Since Scott is away and I can’t go to boot camp — I have been sleeping in and hanging with the kids since I am on vacation. But it seems like I am more tired and man this soreness is worse…

  • Rest and Recovery Reflections

    Sometimes I forget to stop and smell the roses – I am sure we all do. Today – I had some time to quiet my mind from all the stress that has been around me lately. I did stop and think about how lucky I am. In a million years I would never have thought…

  • Rest and Recovery

    Another rest day in motion. I can totally see how someone can get used to NOT getting up at the crack of dawn — I think this forced rest has done me good though. I am going to run tomorrow morning and have a running appointment with my pal – Kimmy – Saturday morning —…

  • Day 1 – Forced Rest

    Dear Diary, Today was day 1 of my forced rest period. It may not seem like a big deal but knowing that I missed my boot camp was a mental challenge for me. It was great to sleep in an extra hour or 2. My body is still feeling fatigue so while I know I…

  • Have no fear…

    No worries – I haven’t fallen off the wagon. Boot camp is off this week and I decided to take it easy with regards to training. I worked out on Tues with my boot camp crew with a guest trainer, ran on Weds, but have been feeling worn out and my throat has been sore…