Another week of workouts down. As most readers know by now, I’m currently not running. Some days, there is a twinge of excitement to run again, but some days I want nothing to do with the sport. This break has been nothing but good. I don’t feel jealous of others running and don’t feel the need to “do something.” Although this week was a high volume of workouts for where I’m currently at.
Right now, I’m getting more into lifting and strength classes than I’ve done in the last few years.
Workouts Last Week:
| Monday: | Swimming: 1 mile |
| Tuesday: | 45 Minute Strength Class |
| Wednesday: | Rest |
| Thursday: | 45 Minute Strength Class |
| Friday: | Swimming 1 mile |
| Saturday: | Body Pump Class |
| Sunday: | Walking Around NYC |
As many readers know, before running, I swam. Then, I burnt out, and in the last few years, I’ve gotten in the pool less than a week of college swimming. After graduating, I decided I would try and swim a mile every year. It’s the distance I used to race, and it seems like an achievable/attainable goal.
My strength classes have been going well. I’m just working on getting stronger as I figure out when I want to run again. I like to go to a class because I know I’m getting an all body workout, versus me pretending to know what I’m doing in the gym.
Other then that, it’s been a quiet week. My husband came home from a deployment on Thursday, so workouts weren’t the focus this week. 
We decided to take a try up to NYC and explore.
Thoughts:
I’m currently trying to figure out what I want to do with running and training right now. My body has needed this rest period. I thought I would probably want to run by now, but the truth is, I don’t! At first, I compared myself to other people. Why does X only need a day off and they love running again? Then I realized, I’m the same way with marathons.
I need a lot more time to recover from a marathon (at least a month!), and I need a lot more time to recover from a burnout and find my enjoyment out of running again. Do you know what? That’s cool. Rushing back into running will just result in a bigger burnout or injury.
Post from the week: NonRunning Workout Ideas (Apparently I haven’t been blogging much either)
Questions for you:
How long do you typically take off from running?
Have you ever been to NYC?
That’s so great you got to go to NYC with your husband. I loved taking a few trips there when I lived in Philadelphia because it was so close by. As much as I love cities, NYC is a bit overwhelming for me, but I like taking day trips there and of course seeing a broadway show.
YAY for the husband coming home and spending time with him! “Do you know what? That’s cool. Rushing back into running will just result in a bigger burnout or injury.” I LOVE this. It seems like your thoughts and mentality around the break are all good in spirit and I’m happy for you for taking the time to do other things and just go with what feels best for you!
Definitely take your time getting back to running. You will know when you’re ready. In the meantime, have fun swimming and strength training. I think the best part of a running break is being able to explore other options of exercise you usually don’t have time for because you’re running!!!