tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post3295308818148754092..comments2023-09-15T07:26:57.345-04:00Comments on Katie's Mindless Ramblings: Uncle?Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00526466324237785391noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-6015671637392856122008-09-06T11:33:00.000-04:002008-09-06T11:33:00.000-04:00Ben, that's a little bit of an extreme reason to h...Ben, that's a little bit of an extreme reason to have to take a rest day... <BR/><BR/>I hope you're feeling better!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00526466324237785391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-56323163493325112792008-09-05T20:45:00.000-04:002008-09-05T20:45:00.000-04:00I had a day off too. Sadly it was due to getting ...I had a day off too. Sadly it was due to getting run off the road on my bike. Rest days are good for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-80877449924140043522008-09-05T14:33:00.000-04:002008-09-05T14:33:00.000-04:00Guys, thanks for all the thoughts and comments. I...Guys, thanks for all the thoughts and comments. I really do appreciate it. Lord knows that this week has been crazy. I'm going to see how I feel after this weekend before I make any decisions. Rest may be in order.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00526466324237785391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-6326825573634456452008-09-05T11:52:00.000-04:002008-09-05T11:52:00.000-04:00Why not switch to running for a week or two? I've...Why not switch to running for a week or two? I've had two times in the past 8 months where my shoulder was acting up... basically meaning CF is out. I just went into running mode and put in like a 5k in the mornings, or maybe a fast 1 mile then some tabata sprints, etc. <BR/><BR/>It kept that whole endorphin charge going for me, kept my fitness up, and gave my body a break from the rough and tumble intensity that is CF. Just an idea!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-81285212612367945442008-09-05T11:07:00.000-04:002008-09-05T11:07:00.000-04:00I would agree with everyone else, if your body fee...I would agree with everyone else, if your body feels exhausted, by all means rest it.<BR/><BR/>You could always try something to mentally relieve your stress. Read that book you've been meaning to get to, go to a movie, go bungee jumping, write a screenplay about your obsession with CrossFit, etc. The possibilities are endless!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-78479995239118685492008-09-05T10:30:00.000-04:002008-09-05T10:30:00.000-04:00Katie I totally understand were your coming from: ...Katie I totally understand were your coming from: for me missing a workout makes me feel like I'm failing. However, for the last month I've been feeling overtired and no matter how much sleep I get I can't shake it. This week I took time off CF so I could go into the half marathon on Sunday fresh and for the first time I feel mentally alert. Pretty sure that means I was over training and I needed some R&R. If I turn into a walking zombie again I might have to drop the burpee challenge.Darcy 'D2'https://www.blogger.com/profile/18302098160172193900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-65263845347563841592008-09-05T09:50:00.000-04:002008-09-05T09:50:00.000-04:00ditto adam's comments! Resting is part of getting...ditto adam's comments! Resting is part of getting stronger.Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15362364563571455277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-2185906486155435142008-09-05T09:40:00.000-04:002008-09-05T09:40:00.000-04:00Feel free to completely ignore this, for this stuf...Feel free to completely ignore this, for this stuff is of such a personal nature and I feel like I'm rambling a bit here, but this is my two cents:<BR/><BR/>I think you're looking at things the wrong way. Resting does not mean "giving up". Recovery is not the athlete's way of crying "Uncle."<BR/><BR/>Exercise makes you stronger not because it breaks down your muscles, but because when your muscles recover they are stronger than before.<BR/><BR/>An often forgotten element of the Zone is eight hours of sleep. This is because having less will adversely affect your endocrinology systems. It will negatively exacerbate stress hormones, and isn't life always better after a good night's sleep?<BR/><BR/>I hear ya on the psychological need for crossfit, I really do; with with the changing schedule and world in upheaval, I would see crossfit classes as the one anchor of normalcy in the chaos.<BR/><BR/>But I think it would be helpful to keep telling myself that this turmoil will pass, that in a week or so I will have an established routine full of crossfit. In the meantime, I would make sleep a first priority, that way I could feel good enough to figure out everything else.<BR/><BR/>Whatever you choose to do, I for one will support you and be here for you, either online or in person. I am also willing to bet that the peeps at CFOT will echo that sentiment.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04318297780204597472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-36110389067456776592008-09-05T03:40:00.000-04:002008-09-05T03:40:00.000-04:00If you don't take rest days then you aren't doing ...If you don't take rest days then you aren't doing crossfit properly.<BR/><BR/>But I understand why you love crossfit so much. I've always found some sort of refuge in exercise (well past 4 years!).<BR/><BR/>But if you don't recover then you wont improve I guess.<BR/><BR/>I took a rest day yesterday, and it isn't the easiest thing to do is it?<BR/><BR/>Be kind to yourself KatieDiaristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11176806567980032721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-47844508643676579692008-09-04T23:58:00.000-04:002008-09-04T23:58:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04318297780204597472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-57418523072414668692008-09-04T22:20:00.000-04:002008-09-04T22:20:00.000-04:00I know what you are all saying... I guess it's jus...I know what you are all saying... I guess it's just the great debate... what's funny is that I actually linked that video on my blog awhile back where Eva is talking about overtraining and wanting to cry all the time and eat ice cream. Great stuff. It's just really hard because it is such a postive thing for me mentally... and I think that's what's bugging me most and making this that much harder... body wants more rest... head needs CF... <BR/><BR/>Guys, espcially you Justa, you have been loyal readers and commentors and I heart you! Thanks for being supportive these last few weeks! :) It means a lot to have love all around! :)Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00526466324237785391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-24361353377301172102008-09-04T21:04:00.000-04:002008-09-04T21:04:00.000-04:00Katie- I'm feeling the same way! With working my...Katie-<BR/> I'm feeling the same way! With working my three 12 hr shifts, training newbies, and starting my two grad school courses... my body is a wreck, too. I've been eating icecream, and other bad things I've been craving.<BR/><BR/>My friends and family keep saying "something gotta give" and "it's got to be CF".... and I don't agree...<BR/><BR/>CF is what keeps me sane. It takes the stress of the other things in life, and makes it bearable. <BR/><BR/>But...if you think a rest would help you reset your schedule, go ahead and rest! Maybe you need a few days to a week to let the other things settle in, and then get back and hit it hard! Maybe a little time apart will only make your heart grow fonder :)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07470610040232091729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-9063343118739471332008-09-04T18:30:00.000-04:002008-09-04T18:30:00.000-04:00Katie, I completely agree with Justa. I also unde...Katie, I completely agree with Justa. I also understand how hard it is to make yourself walk away for a bit but if you do, you will come back feeling better/stronger. There's a really good video where Eva T is talking to Allison about overtraining, there are also a lot of good posts about resting and time off on the message boards. If you feel like you need to still do something maybe try and get in a short easy run, walk, or hop in the pool or something, but nothing seriously stressful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-60472977463981089072008-09-04T18:10:00.000-04:002008-09-04T18:10:00.000-04:00All I can tell you is that taking a rest has helpe...All I can tell you is that taking a rest has helped me tremendously. I had all of the same reasons as you, but I sucked it up and gave my body a rest. In fact, I think there was somebody that advised me to do that, wasn't there?<BR/><BR/>Your body recovers in downtime/rest time. If you don't get it, you will start to break down. Of course, if you're talking about a week or two, maybe you can work through that. Maybe aletnate days for a bit?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com