Life gets in the way

What about……

Oh ye of little faith. I understand The Streak isn’t for everyone. For some, exercising every single day certainly falls in the category of “ill advice.” However, trust me when I say that exercising every day doesn’t dwell in the realm of impossibility. In response to that very position I have heard a mountain of scenarios over the years such as: What if you’re sick, or injured? What about when you travel?

Time management and commitment are paramount for me, but mostly I employ common sense. I have exercised after major oral surgery, with colds, sinus infections and a whole host of injuries. Suffice it to say that I engaged in low impact activities in those situations like using a stationary bike or Nordic Track ski simulator.

I know when to say no. I once planned to run in three different half marathon races over one Thanksgiving weekend. A few days out I found myself with a chest cold. I ran the local race, at a slower pace, and cancelled the other two, losing my registration fees and hurting my pride, but not my body.

In 1997 I trained for a half marathon and a couple of weeks before race day decided I could run the entire 26.2 miles. Bad choice. Following the race I found myself severely dehydrated, tired and sore in places I didn’t know could be affected by running. The next morning I could barely walk. So for that day’s exercise session I took a hand saw and worked without stopping for thirty five minutes clearing our back yard. Believe you me, I worked up a hearty sweat and later had sore hands and arms to go with the rest of my body.

I’ll post What About scenarios related to travel later in the week.

Until next time--Read. Exercise. Live!

~Tom