Goal Weight: 195 lbs.
I’ve talked about exercise quite a bit on this blog. I’ve mentioned diet, too. What I don’t talk about much is rest. (I really should. In fact, not only should I talk about it — I should try it sometime. Ugh.)
I “slept in” until 5:13 (don’t ask — it’s what I set my alarm for) this morning. I got up and did 50 pushups and 50 sit-ups. Then I got ready and headed into work. I got about 6 1/2 hours of sleep, which is a lot for me during the week. (I really should get at least seven.) I’ve felt my fatigue on my last couple of runs. The long run last Saturday was particularly brutal. My body is worn out.
You need rest. It allows the micro-tears in your muscles to heal, allowing them to get stronger. It replaced energy stores. It strengthens your immune system. It keeps you from falling asleep while you are driving (which I nearly did while driving into work this morning.).
Now if you will excuse me, I’ve got to get back to my large, unsweetened tea. I’ll have more exercise news to report tomorrow. I know I need to rest. It’s on my calendar for 2013.