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Listen to Your Body

September 27, 2012 By Jennifer Swafford 10 Comments

I didn’t do my 6 mile run tonight.  I just can’t.

I mean technically I “could.”  But I just don’t think I should.  My body is saying, “NO!”

I had a horrible night last night.  I was up half the night with an upset stomach.  Then, today, I just didn’t feel good at certain points during the day.  There is a stomach bug going around school.  I don’t think I have it but who knows?!?

I just don’t want to risk getting sick or putting myself in danger of lying on the couch all weekend due to illness.

So..I am taking tonight off.

Listen to your body. Know when to say No!

My first time EVER missing half marathon training.  I will live.  My type – A personality is having a hard time with is but it will get over it eventually.

Besides, I don’t even know if I am going to run the half.  I am just training for it just in case.

I’m tired.  I didn’t sleep good last night.  My tummy hurts.  I’m not doing it.

Sometimes we just have to listen to our body.  Take a day off.  Take a rest.  Breathe.  Relax.

It will all be OK.

Have you ever had this happen before?  Have you ever just KNOWN you need to take a day off from exercise?

 

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  • http://www.facebook.com/ferrehhiatt Ferreh Hiatt

    Absolutely! And it usually happens when I feel like I’m coming down with something. I find if I take that day off, eat well, have a superfood shake, etc., I’m right back at it the next day.

  • http://www.facebook.com/KyLynn.Ledbetter KyLynn Ledbetter

    Yes! I am currently training for my first full marathon….just a few days ago I was scheduled for a 4 mile run….I was physically just tired from last Sunday’s long run…..I really didn’t get my “rest” day on Monday that I needed…..and I hadn’t been getting the usuall amount of sleep. My body was just begging for a rest day….so I took the day off from exercise and the next morning my 6 mile run went so much smoother than expected. It was just what I needed! I have found through all my training for half marathons and now this full….that its important to listen to your body…no matter what your schedule says…..those rest days, recovery weeks, and taper runs are there for a reason….use them!!!!!
    Good luck on your first half…….I think if you decide to follow through with it you will feel a sense of accomplishment that is very addicting! :)

  • http://twitter.com/Alicia_Orozco NeverEverBeenSkinny

    You made the right decision! It does sound like you might have a stomach flu so a night off to make sure you feel better tomorrow!

  • Jessica Tracy

    I think we all have those days and you’re absolutely right, you have to listen to your body. The last thing you want to do is push yourself too hard and risk injury or illness. You have to give your body a chance to rest and recover. Hope you’re feeling better today!

  • liana salvad

    Good luck on your first half…….I think if you decide to follow
    through with it you will feel a sense of accomplishment that is very
    addicting! :)

  • Becky

    Yes, today – I have my first half marathon for four years on Sunday – was supposed to be doing a 1.5 recovery run but am still tired from the club run on Wed night so I am definitely taking today off and that will now be it until Sunday – bring it on!!! By the way its the Cardiff Half marathon – for any of you of Welsh descent!!

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  • http://bestforjuicing.com/ Denise Jones

    I hardly ever get sick but as soon as I do feel myself weakening that’s a sign to slow down and let me body recover. There’s no point in pushing yourself when you’re clearly not at your best.

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  • http://www.facebook.com/irishdans Cris Hart Hellerstein

    Thanks for posting! I am struggling with this exact problem – listening to my body and knowing when to say no to a run. It’s good to know I’m not alone. I’ll come back and read this blog often. http://crazedfitness.blogspot.com

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