I am going to start this post off acknowledging that I am not a great example of the advice I am about to offer, but I think it is an important issue that we need to reflect upon.
Is it ok to say NO to NP? or to the weekend long run that everyone is going on? or to the race that your friends are all doing? or to the free class that’s being offered? YES!!
This summer I have seen so many people accomplish amazing goals and physical feats. Disciplined training, hard work, dedication, and focus have to lead to these successes. Accompanying those wonderful accomplishments I have also seen fatigue and injury. I know that rest and recovery can be difficult to do. I know that the energy of the tribe, the social networks established with weekend run groups, and the draw of accepting all of the invitations because one doesn’t want to miss out on the fun, are appealing and often outweigh the desire to take the time needed to recover. I also know that we can deny that an injury exists or ignore that nagging tightness/ache/soreness because we don’t want to acknowledge that some time off is required. Sometimes we view the need to sleep in or take a day off as a sign of weakness and tell ourselves that we should be able tough it out or work through the pain.
I think we need to take time to ask ourselves, is it worth it? If I need to modify an NP workout because I am injured or because my body is exhausted, maybe I should instead be taking the time to sleep, rest, recover and rehabilitate. We need to respect our bodies – they are amazing machines that will do amazing things but they will also burn out if we don’t look after them properly. If we fail to maintain them, rest them, and honour them, they will not work optimally. They will sieze up, malfunction, and quit working.
The good news – once you take the time required to repair, rest, recuperate – the tribe will be there waiting to welcome you back. You’re run group will not leave you in the dust. There will still be free workouts in the park and your friends won’t forget about you.
Remember, it’s ok to say no, in fact, it’s sometimes better to say no.
There will be times when a break is the best gift we can give ourselves.
#justshowup 6 AM (the irony of this heading is not lost on me given the topic of today’s blog post) 😉
Friday – Walterdale Hill #NPgiveback continues
*A message from OMC*
We can make such a difference to so many people!! This month it’s the @novemberprojectcan @novemberproject Month of Giving Back!! @omc.npc is collecting donations for @bissellcentre for the upcoming winter season!! Bring items to #hillsforbreakfast all month long – #omc team members will collecting right before and after the workout/hugs. Here’s a list of what you can bring:
SEASONAL NEEDS
Seasonal Clothing – New or Used for Men, Women and ChildrenCoats
Scarves
Hats
Gloves
Thermal Underwear
Long Sleeve Tops
Denim Pants
Winter footwear
Other Seasonal Needs – New or UsedHand/Foot Warmers
Backpacks
Blankets/Linens/Sleeping Bags
Travel Mugs
ONGOING NEEDS
NewToothbrushes and Toothpaste
Shampoo and Conditioner (New or Used)
Adult Underwear & Socks
Children’s Underwear & Socks
Deodorant, Razors, Toilet Paper
Baby Diapers Sizes 4, 5, 6 & and all sizes of Pull-ups
Baby Formula, Wipes, Shampoo, & Lotions
New or UsedClothing of all styles and sizes for Men, Women, and Children
Men’s Work Gloves and Work Boots (for our Employment Services Program)
Until next time…SMILE! J
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