TIART – Resting Sucks

This week’s TIART is resting. I hate resting. I hate off days. I hate not running. But I understand it’s importance.

But it still sucks.

Today is my first day back to running after a week off due to work and a terrible cold that also had me staying home from work for a couple of days. I wanted to run yesterday. A lot. But I didn’t. I gave myself another day.

Usually, I’m pretty good with resting. I run 3-5 days a week and always rest before and after my long runs. I know that’s when the body heals and strengthens itself. That’s when the running pays off. Those rest days make me stronger.

I still hate them.

The best advice I can give for this who are restaphobic (it’s a word, I promise) is to remember how important rest is to the body and the mind. You’ll run faster and easier after resting. Schedule in the days and stick to them. Scheduled rest is good. Rest because of injuries is no fun.

Moving on…

I missed my Tuesday addictions, so here they are in condensed form

1. Cold medicine – Thank you Tylenol. Perhaps I’ll name my first born for you.

2. A new kitty – Callie is a bit rambunctious. She also wails like a banshee when she’s ready to eat.

3. Crazymonkeygames – A great site for fun flash games.

4. Photography – Check out http://www.schulmanphotos.com/ I need to update it, but there it is so far. I’ve had a blast getting started and I can’t wait to see how my new venture takes off.

Finally, head over to http://cscreations.net/ for all your handmade card needs. Yeah, it’s Mrs. Fitnessgeek’s site, but she does a stellar job and I’m excited by how much she enjoys making her cards and making people smile. Go ahead buy one. You know you want to.

Back tomorrow with Photo Friday…