tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post6469915775635607144..comments2024-03-11T10:53:23.511-04:00Comments on Meg Go Run: Why Can't I Take A Rest Day?Meg Go Runhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-67791247655473772052014-01-25T15:20:55.083-05:002014-01-25T15:20:55.083-05:00I understand! I am currently forcing myself to tak...I understand! I am currently forcing myself to take one once a week but I do not like it at ALL. However, nothing horrible has happened so far. Some mild anxiety on rest days, but that's it. I haven't pigged out or gotten super sad about it... so that's good!Meg Go Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-83240941146797878172014-01-25T14:05:22.845-05:002014-01-25T14:05:22.845-05:00I am the same way! I can not take a total rest day...I am the same way! I can not take a total rest day. I just can't and I know it is bad and really points to exercise addiction. But I don;t do hardcore workouts everyday, some days are lighter, but I still can not go a day with out doing something...Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16725776718601145890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-87250427601778619212013-12-12T10:47:14.481-05:002013-12-12T10:47:14.481-05:00I know, Tara! It's so weird how I KNOW what I ...I know, Tara! It's so weird how I KNOW what I need but I am not willing to do it yet. I need to get over myself, right??? But considering I used to do 2 hrs of cardio a day, I made a lot of progress. It's time to take the next step. Maybe "rest day" should be my new years resolution???Meg Go Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-83830786788840397942013-12-12T10:44:09.825-05:002013-12-12T10:44:09.825-05:00It sounds like you have a healthy balance, Tonya! ...It sounds like you have a healthy balance, Tonya! I want to get there.Meg Go Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-30942641792200044952013-12-12T10:36:47.195-05:002013-12-12T10:36:47.195-05:00This is ironic considering the post I just wrote, ...This is ironic considering the post I just wrote, but you need more rest! I take three rest days a week and it seems the more rest I take, the better I feel. Soon I will be skipping the gym altogether ;) Tara @ Sweat like a Pighttp://www.sweatlikeapig.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-59720642985923951152013-12-12T10:33:36.845-05:002013-12-12T10:33:36.845-05:00I think for me, exercise actually DOES make me fee...I think for me, exercise actually DOES make me feel good and energetic, so why wouldn't I want to exercise, right? But I know in my mind rest days are important. I think something like a nice walk would be OK. I used to take just one day off, but now that I'm running and that's out of my "wheelhouse" I'm taking 2. Tonya@Healthy, Fit, and Frugalhttp://www.healthyfitandfrugal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-18986739860634983322013-12-12T05:23:33.553-05:002013-12-12T05:23:33.553-05:00I totally agree. Runners should not be pounding th...I totally agree. Runners should not be pounding the pavement every day! Right now I strength train 4 days a week (split body parts) and run 3 days a week. I used to run every day. I am so proud that I have overcome that!Meg Go Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-83945098083394495062013-12-12T00:52:10.155-05:002013-12-12T00:52:10.155-05:00i do think rest days are important.. especially fo...i do think rest days are important.. especially for running.. you don't want to risk injury in your calves and ankles.. occasionally you have to give them a break for a day or two.<br /><br />i've been there before as well.. if you just HAVE to workout.. perhaps you could do an upper body workout instead of running here and there..jeffersonhttp://primalweightloss.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-83613797446846783282013-12-11T22:44:01.692-05:002013-12-11T22:44:01.692-05:00It's so hard! I feel your pain. I suppose ther...It's so hard! I feel your pain. I suppose there are worse things to be addicted to than exercise. ;) We'll get there someday.Meg Go Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-65562664654517355432013-12-11T20:58:24.886-05:002013-12-11T20:58:24.886-05:00I'm glad to read about someone else having a p...I'm glad to read about someone else having a problem with taking a rest day. I rarely take rest days and when I am forced to, I am grumpy and even feel a little guilty about eating my normal foods. I know my body would perform better if I would just take one rest day once in awhile, but I think I am just so addicted to the endorphins and the general 'feed goodness' after a workout that I am not willing to take one yet. Again, glad to hear I am not alone in this thought process.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11134637352287316941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-9411585235089771412013-12-11T18:40:05.717-05:002013-12-11T18:40:05.717-05:00You are such a good dog mommy!! :) Your tactics ar...You are such a good dog mommy!! :) Your tactics are the same as mine... resting body parts, weights, etc.Meg Go Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-47711645403212944542013-12-11T18:39:24.129-05:002013-12-11T18:39:24.129-05:00Oh yeah, teaching is definitely and active rest da...Oh yeah, teaching is definitely and active rest day! In fact,it's more exercise than a lot of people do :)Meg Go Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-52753193293556479632013-12-11T18:38:33.935-05:002013-12-11T18:38:33.935-05:00So many good points, Sarah! That is awesome you go...So many good points, Sarah! That is awesome you got to the point where you could just be chill about taking a rest day. My goal is to be like you!Meg Go Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707890742715926971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-53600710318045692152013-12-11T17:10:20.955-05:002013-12-11T17:10:20.955-05:00I usually have about 1 rest day a week and if I do...I usually have about 1 rest day a week and if I don't have a late night out that particular week, I won't take a rest day. I alternate running days with weight days. In addition, I save my running legs by alternating outside and treadmill runs. Ultimately I never "technically" have a rest day because my dog gets walked no matter what! :)<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17711485387951151140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-80957480874442697202013-12-11T16:46:09.821-05:002013-12-11T16:46:09.821-05:00I used to feel terrible mentally when I took a res...I used to feel terrible mentally when I took a rest day, and I'd yell at people and generally just be a terrible person. These days, I think I've gotten to a healthier place where I can balance my off days without feeling bad. It helps to still be "active" on rest days...walking all day in my classroom helps take the edge off haha.Ali K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15736472530374069410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6003023702428993428.post-36640916290370995712013-12-11T16:10:25.576-05:002013-12-11T16:10:25.576-05:00I used to feel guilty taking rest days but over ti...I used to feel guilty taking rest days but over time I realized it was a sign that I was addicted to exercise. We moved about a year ago and my new commute made it impossible to find time to workout as much so I had to cut back. <br /><br />Now I am much more relaxed about it. If I need time to rest, I take it without guilt. Instead, I'll just take my dog for a long walk or something. Of course, I try to get back on the wagon as soon as possible but I don't beat myself up about it anymore.<br /><br />Also, keep in mind that once you are in good shape, it doesn't take as much to maintain that. So you won't get out of shape by missing a day and it's healthier for you to rest if you aren't feeling so great. <br /><br />Okay, longest comment ever. Sorry! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16203713235795750488noreply@blogger.com