tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post7689026396738670580..comments2024-03-26T20:07:47.116-04:00Comments on Fairytales and Fitness: Too Much Rest?Fairytales and Fitnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-55879884513454459682018-04-20T05:49:43.346-04:002018-04-20T05:49:43.346-04:00My breaks from running nowadays are for giving my ...My breaks from running nowadays are for giving my bad knee time to become less cranky. The rest of me feels refreshed ;)AmyChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07037851599714423746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-85739229802156739792018-04-15T19:02:07.037-04:002018-04-15T19:02:07.037-04:00I ended up taking an extra rest day the week befor...I ended up taking an extra rest day the week before my 6-miler, thanks to a sinus headache. I felt really good during those 6 miles.Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806404383790065626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-30403149086694362362018-04-14T21:51:16.565-04:002018-04-14T21:51:16.565-04:00I feel like a break is usually unintentional for m...I feel like a break is usually unintentional for me.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-12249429872270831782018-04-14T21:50:26.737-04:002018-04-14T21:50:26.737-04:00That's good. I need to start doing that more.That's good. I need to start doing that more.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-13984594788731467302018-04-14T21:49:44.566-04:002018-04-14T21:49:44.566-04:00Yes, the long run is essential.Yes, the long run is essential.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-18432712590762591312018-04-14T21:48:54.875-04:002018-04-14T21:48:54.875-04:00I am so bad at listening to my body. I am the type...I am so bad at listening to my body. I am the type that will push thru because I feel like I need to.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-41614544610932032872018-04-14T21:48:20.586-04:002018-04-14T21:48:20.586-04:00Yes it was!Yes it was!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-70171187213116703752018-04-14T21:47:51.088-04:002018-04-14T21:47:51.088-04:00It really was. That 10 miles was lovely!It really was. That 10 miles was lovely!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-41279670993381340232018-04-14T21:47:10.807-04:002018-04-14T21:47:10.807-04:00That is what I was afraid of, but luckily that was...That is what I was afraid of, but luckily that was not the case.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-12183117590456327182018-04-14T21:46:21.376-04:002018-04-14T21:46:21.376-04:00I guess I feel like I am missing out if I take a b...I guess I feel like I am missing out if I take a break from running.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-72572389560362220812018-04-14T21:45:17.125-04:002018-04-14T21:45:17.125-04:00Yes I must have.Yes I must have.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-53591809132914747512018-04-14T21:44:21.363-04:002018-04-14T21:44:21.363-04:00Yes I agree!Yes I agree!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-63094327522529810822018-04-14T21:42:22.001-04:002018-04-14T21:42:22.001-04:00Yes, I think I needed that break. It helped with m...Yes, I think I needed that break. It helped with my race this past weekend.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-23247711885856903062018-04-14T21:41:26.161-04:002018-04-14T21:41:26.161-04:00I tend not to run as much when I cross train as we...I tend not to run as much when I cross train as well. But I still feel like nothig compares to a run.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-43589535741221171972018-04-14T21:40:06.301-04:002018-04-14T21:40:06.301-04:00I think when it is colder out I tend to take more ...I think when it is colder out I tend to take more time off, just because I don't want to bundle up so much for my runs.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-20018549564478569142018-04-14T21:38:13.107-04:002018-04-14T21:38:13.107-04:00Yea I think it was, plus I had a race this weekend...Yea I think it was, plus I had a race this weekend.Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-22433390791217770362018-04-14T15:12:59.259-04:002018-04-14T15:12:59.259-04:00Sometimes you just need rest days. :) Sometimes you just need rest days. :) Clarinda @ Enjoying the Coursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00021277904041262711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-32046914016739440062018-04-14T08:49:12.851-04:002018-04-14T08:49:12.851-04:00Sometimes I do run "better" after one or...Sometimes I do run "better" after one or a few rest days.Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-5809515716589984512018-04-14T08:09:30.065-04:002018-04-14T08:09:30.065-04:00Running is a funny sport like that! I have definit...Running is a funny sport like that! I have definitely seen benefits of well-timed rest in my own running. Seems like you're really listening to your body and seeing the benefits!Sarah @ merrillthonhttp://merrillthon.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-89807595771047625972018-04-13T19:04:50.340-04:002018-04-13T19:04:50.340-04:00Rest is good, rest gives your body the chance to r...Rest is good, rest gives your body the chance to regrow and recharge. You are a very strong runner, so you are doing it right! Anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16110855725544210793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-50150164653686590122018-04-13T18:59:05.775-04:002018-04-13T18:59:05.775-04:00Sounds like the break is exactly what you needed!Sounds like the break is exactly what you needed!Erica @ Erica Findshttp://ericafinds.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-19807992525740131002018-04-13T17:05:16.625-04:002018-04-13T17:05:16.625-04:00I haven't had a run rest in a long time but it...I haven't had a run rest in a long time but it sounds beneficial!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115267798009443831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-1583045924271045652018-04-13T15:11:09.751-04:002018-04-13T15:11:09.751-04:00Yes yes yes! Taking time off almost always makes m...Yes yes yes! Taking time off almost always makes me feel better when I start up again. It's like the love is rekindled, haha. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004087494045718474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-15037472916741561022018-04-13T13:09:16.677-04:002018-04-13T13:09:16.677-04:00I almost always feel stronger/faster after a short...I almost always feel stronger/faster after a short break from running, intentional or not.Hannah @ Prepare for Adventurehttps://www.prepareforadventure.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4930457134828005115.post-24359336334954511752018-04-13T11:53:18.376-04:002018-04-13T11:53:18.376-04:00For me there's a fine line between taking a br...For me there's a fine line between taking a break and coming back stronger, and taking a break and losing every ounce of my running stamina...and I swear, there's about a day's difference. So I usually don't take many breaks...the lazy in me comes out too quickly otherwise.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.com