Rest Day

I was looking for any excuse to stay in bed this morning. I am not feeling sick or anything, but a big weekend of training meant that I woke up this morning pretty shattered. I just wanted to keep sleeping. I played all the usual games, could I move the session, train later in the day, re-arrange the week etc. All the usual deals and bargains.

However, in the end I knew that if I didn't train this morning I was unlikely to make the session up. I knew that if I missed training this morning I would be frustrated and annoyed at myself later in the week. Pretty sure we have all been there. As much as I wanted to stay in bed, I knew that if I did I would regret it. So I didn't.

Fair to say the session wasn't amazing, it wasn't because I didn't want to be there, just more because of the muscle fatigue. That isn't to say that the session was a waste, still plenty of good work done, and most of the sessions targets were achieved. I think in the end, long term, consistent application through sessions like this is what brings benefits, but it sure wasn't pleasant during.

As hard and as motivationally challenging as the session was, I am still glad I got out there and got it done. I suspect I would be feeling worse, both physically and mentally if I hadn't got out.

Still, it is very nice to have had this afternoon off.