Sunday, February 15, 2009

I'm Listening

Over the past three weeks, I've been training hard trying to reach some goals. I have had a renewed commitment to my training and an enthusiasm that has been lacking for several months (6-7 actually). I have had focus and have seen some great gains. I've been listening more closely to my body.

I hit the wall at the end of the week. I was tired mind, body, spirit. This past week brought long meetings, stress, and reduced hours of sleep. By Friday, my body was whispering "I'm tired." In the past, I would have just gone and done my scheduled training anyway. No more. I listened to that feint whisper.

There was no training on Friday, Saturday, or today. It's good. It was time. Monday will bring rejuvenation and a fire in my gut to get after more heavy pressing and dead lifting. It will be a productive week.

2 comments:

Sandy Sommer, RKC said...

Amy,

Glad you are doing well. Listening to yourself one of the keys. As long as you are telling the truth LOL

Adam said...

Best results come after 4-5 days off. Relax, kick your feet up and enjoy the art of doing nothing.

When you come back, do a brief warm up and than slam some PRs. It will project your whole week forward knowing that when your fresh and on top you can keep shoving on.