I got this notification on my phone while i was at work. A little encouragement from run keeper to keep me motivated and on track with my goal. Made me smile at 9 pm. Had me feeling conflicted at 7 am the next day. After a very rough night at work I had a decision to make. Do I push through, get my run on and do Camp Gladiator? This is after all, part of why i changed my schedule. But as i got off work I was exhausted. But this thing i signed up for and committed to do, it takes dedication and dedication means pushing through. I have done a lot of pushing through in my life and i can do it but today i decided to do something a little different. My body said "hey i need a break, I need some rest and a good sleep." I am working out 5-6 times a week these days and I need to if I am going to push through this plateau and be successful at running 13.1 miles in December. But sometimes something has to give. And i was feeling myself begin to fray. So i decided to listen to my body. I went home from work and decided that i would lay on the couch until time for CG. I would hold off on the run and if i was still awake at the time for CG I would do that and then run. But if i were asleep I would take that cue from my body. Needless to say, i was passed out. So there was no workout and no run today. And in this moment I do not feel guilty about it. Now a few minutes ago I did. And I am sure a few minutes later I will too but i have to resolve, especially as i age that although this fitness focus is good, it is also important to listen to my body and at times, take time to rest.
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