Rest Dayz

Hi everyone, I'm feeling a rare mid-week post today!

Have you ever felt super run down/tired and that you just can't catch up on rest? That is me today! I feel like my body is screaming at me for a break, therefore, I am taking a few days off from running.

I think it is necessary to take those rest days. Plural: DAYS. Sometimes I feel guilty if I do not workout everyday, but I learning that rest is needed. My shins have been aching for a few weeks now and the pounding of the treadmill have not helped one bit. Just because I don't run 15 miles a week, doesn't mean that my training is lacking. I am hoping to take off today and tomorrow (working a double 830-3 and 6-close yay), and will pick back up with running on Thursday.

Not related but look at this pup! It is so cute and hangs out all day at work with us :)

I don't know why this came out so wide....

PS Finally a long run is happening on Saturday...

Have a great rest of the week everyone! 

It's Friday, It's Sunny and I'm not running..?

Is spring finally here?

Basing it off of the forecast for the next week, I think it is safe to say YES. 

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Well besides Saturday..but anyways..today is Friday, arguably the best day of the week since it is finally the weekend! It is such a beautiful day, therefore, I should be running, right?

Rest Days are necessary!

I've ran the past 4 days, (total of about 9 miles) and my body is craving this down time. Rest is important and just because you take a few days off, does not mean that your progress will be lost. I often feel better after a few days of rest and have better workouts because of them. I used to be crazy (legit a crazy person and would be mad if I couldn't workout) and guess what I hurt myself. Running with a knee brace is next to impossible (at least to me) and wrapping my ankle every morning just was not a fun experience. Since I began taking rest days 2-3x a week, I haven't hurt myself (knock on wood)

So today I will be enjoying my day off with a Starbucks coffee, movies, an intern conference call, and overall a good day. And it's Friday at UMASS so a fun night as well.

 Hoping to get in my 4 mile long run scheduled for tomorrow, but I might push it to Sunday instead, not too sure yet.

So everyone have a great weekend and enjoy the sun! Get outside and walk your dog/cat/lizard/insert pet here...they really want you too...or maybe just mine does.