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Act like a horse. Be dumb. Just run.

Jumbo Elliot, Track and Field Coach

I am going to be smart today (after some good advice) not dumb and not just run. Because I am learning (slowly) that the days you do not run and rest, are just as important as the days you do run. (did I just write that?)

May be the first time, Monday will be blank for me. But, not really. The blank number means I am being smart!! :O)

Have a great Monday everybody!!!

almost 2 years ago

  • Samantha G.
    Samantha G.
    Samantha G.

    I got that quote in an email today and it made me laugh.

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Steven W.P
    Steven W.
    Steven W.

    Smart! I'm finding that now as I'm doing more races and running faster, I have to approach my rest / recovery routine a little more seriously. Have a great Monday!

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Steve Z.
    Steve Z.
    Steve Z.

    I agree Michelle, it is tough but today is a zero day for me too. Guess we have to learn to enjoy our rest days...

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • David H.
    David H.
    David H.

    Welcome to the zero club for today.

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Joe L.
    Joe L.
    Joe L.

    Ha! I hear you Michelle, I never take days off, even when I try I end up doing something physical!

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Anh P.
    Anh P.
    Anh P.

    Yup, you are just being smart! Have a great Monday to you too!

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • ChrisP
    Chris
    Chris

    you are only missing crappy weather. curl up with a book. I will let you know how it is to slog on a treadmill later today.

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Teri S.P
    Teri S.
    Teri S.

    A great decision. Those rest days really do help!

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Angel
    Angel
    Angel

    Rest days are very important I. Always work mine in though I hate them....

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Barb G.
    Barb G.
    Barb G.

    rest is definitely important- enjoy it! :)

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Israel R.
    Israel R.
    Israel R.

    smart move.

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Juliette C.
    Juliette C.
    Juliette C.

    exactly.

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Mike M.
    Mike M.
    Mike M.

    I just completed my first 0 WEEK since I started running. After my first marathon I aggravated my IT band from going back too fast to my routine. After forcing myself to take a week off I go into tonight's run refreshed and very excited. Good work knowing when to hit it and when to lay off.

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Isela P.
    Isela P.
    Isela P.

    :)

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • AlexP
    Alex
    Alex

    Excellent idea! I just started reading The Triathlete's Training Bible and one of it's overarching philosophies is: "An athlete should do the least amount of the most specific training that brings continual improvement." Heavy stuff man...

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Pearlie C.
    Pearlie C.
    Pearlie C.

    You are being smart :) And even though it's hard for us to stop moving ie running/biking for a day. Our body do need to rest!

    almost 2 years ago • Like

  • Running L.
    Running L.
    Running L.

    You're smart. Rest up. Let me know how things are tomorrow.

    almost 2 years ago • Like