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Bear, I feel you. \u00a0I really do. \u00a0raincarnation40<\/a> \/ Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Yesterday, an article by Jesse Thomas<\/a> started making the rounds. \u00a0He discussed the difference between how the pros train and how age groupers train. \u00a0(For you non-triathletes, age groupers are basically just non-pros. \u00a0You either race pro or you race in your age group.)<\/p>\n

The big key? \u00a0REST. \u00a0My schedule currently has 1-2 rest days in it, but on the weeks that I only have one rest day, I often have one day of an easy workout. \u00a0And yet, I often wonder if I’m taking those easy workouts too easy. I want to get better after all.<\/p>\n

According to Thomas, one big mistake people make is to do every workout at race pace. \u00a0And let me tell you, this is tempting, especially as someone who is worried about time limits. \u00a0If I push myself all the time, I will get faster, right? \u00a0No, I will get injured. \u00a0As my coach reminds me, it’s better to go into a race slightly undertrained than overtrained and injured.<\/p>\n

So while I feel a bit guilty about how my workouts have gone so far this week (total count as of this morning: 1), it was clearly the right choice for my body. \u00a0Monday I worked a 15+ hour day and Tuesday I traveled all day. \u00a0Wednesday, I was just exhausted, so Thursday’s swim was the first workout of the week. \u00a0And let me tell you, it was a struggle. \u00a0Today, I plan to do my workout from Wednesday, but I’m not sure I’ll be able to do it to the level that I’m scheduled. \u00a0I’m going to give it a shot, but if 10-15 minutes in, I’m struggling more than I should be, I’ll ease up. \u00a0And I have to admit, there’s a little guilt in that. But I have to remember to listen to my body.<\/p>\n

I’ve seen people bragging about how they haven’t taken a rest day in months. \u00a0That’s not something to brag about. \u00a0At least put an easy workout in there to let your body recover a bit. \u00a0Or just rest. \u00a0It feels so very nice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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