FREE Day!

 At least as far as the schedule goes now, Fridays are my free days.   That's right, no work out at all scheduled for today.  That works out rather nicely today because it is about 102 degrees today.  

When I first started this journey, my overzealous self wanted to work out at least an hour every day.   No pain, no gain sort of mentality.   I have since learned that while it is important to put in the hours, it is also important to have some time off scheduled into the training.  IN FACT, not having some recovery time in the training schedule will actually reduce your gains.  

I have come to cherish these off days.   I think that part of this is that mentally, it helps my attitude.  After all, it is supposed to be fun.   Sure it is challenging and sometimes I have to make myself get out there BUT if it is only misery, why would I want to do this?    The other part is physical.  I have learned that truly, your body cannot fully recover from workouts without some rest time figured in.

SO today I get to rest and I will probably also have a nice big dinner and MAYBE even a frozen adult beverage or two. 

Have a great weekend! 

David