Feeling guilty

[poohbear2608]

I just couldn’t muster up the energy to run today after a late flight home yesterday from a short break away. Should I have at least tried a run? Is it more sensible to rest?

[trogdelight Graduate10]

If you're not properly rested, the run will never be a success. Have a good night's sleep and get back out tomorrow when you are feeling better.

[UnfitNoMore Graduate10]

When you’re not running you’re recovering or preparing, so it’s all good! The run will wait patiently for you... hit it up tomorrow, or maybe Tuesday.

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Did you mean you listened to your body and decided on an extra recovery day? I did that today.

[damienair Administrator]

I have had a crazy few weeks with work trying to complete a project which was an all consuming. I was then away at the weekend at a family reunion and relaxed properly on Friday night. Since then I’m exhausted. The last 5 weeks has caught up on me. I have not ran since Wednesday. I wanted to run today but just couldn’t do it. So I relaxed. I’ll run tomorrow. I don’t feel one bit guilty. I’m properly exhausted.

Damien

[cheekychipmunks Graduate10]

Definitely sensible not to have run in the circumstances poohbear. It wouldn’t have been a successful run in all likelihood. Rest up, then go out. 👍

[JB88]

Your progress has been amazing to get to where you are and there is no rush You enjoy your rest and next Run there will be no stopping you

[poohbear2608]

Thanks everyone! Good advice and as Laura says - ‘Listen to your body’

[Deals1 Graduate10]

Yep listen to your body. 😁. U made the best choice. I've forced myself before and its not too good.