Oh goodness I am just loving all the FOCUS CHALLENGE comments. They are all so inspiring. Keep them coming! Day two for me, yoga!! My body definitely was screaming for it.
Now onto another note. The past few days I read tons of blogs who are all seem to be in the same boat (including myself). What boat is that? The “almost” injured boat or the “over trained” boat. We are in the midst of running season and just about to start up the triathlon season, which is all the more reason to stay FOCUSED and POSITIVE! This post is just a little encouragement to do so.
Even if you're not training for anything (yet), …….be good and LISTEN to your body. Can I get an AMEN!?! haha.
Getting off the Almost Injured or Over Trained List Means……………
Spend more time on Nutrition
Shop Local
Get in balanced Meals (recipe here)
Always Eat Breakfast (Almond Meal/Banana Porridge w/ Kefir)
Get Plenty of REST
Practice Proper Recovery
Ice bath anyone? Yes, this is the Hubs after a race.
CROSS TRAIN with FOCUS (hehe!)
SMILE and Enjoy the little things!
Good Luck to all those racing this weekend. Good luck to all those tapering. Stay positive to all those who are frustrated with their training and almost “injuries.” Embrace Recovery for all those who are needing to SWITCH the FOCUS!
Okay, no more focus talk for today. Time to relax!
Cheers,
LC
44 comments:
great advice, I am so excited for the warm weather here so I can start shopping at the farmers market and getting my csa again, nothing better than local food.
great advice, unfortunately I am not training or much of a runner but I will take this in a different way...the financial/spiritual/organized/happiness path I am on can sometimes get so overwhelming (over trained) to the point of giving up and not wanting to deal with any of it :)
I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!!
Good nutrition is key! And it SO OFTEN comes from local shops!
Ice water bath?!?!?!?!?! Gah. I avoid that even after the sauna. Although I must admit that I've enjoyed rolling through the snow lately. Hm. Thinking about it. ;)
Speaking of recovery, it's time for a nap ;)
I could be twins with Sadie right now- we have assumed the same recovery positions ;) and the picture of the stuffed peppers reminded me that I haven't tried them yet.
i just love your spirit and attitude toward life! You are really inspiring! I love that even though you take very good care of your body, your not consumed with looking like all the overly-obsessed people, but rather you just take good care of your body :)
I love this post! Positive thinking is the best!
I love that you are so positive and encouraging!! I like the pictures you uploaded..... especially the one of your hubs and the guiness haha. Have a great weekend!
This is SO SO perfect for me!!! I am totally focusing in on my nutrition this week and cross-training too!!! I LOVE your posts. They speak to my soul!!! Love the focus picture, hilarious!!!
I am on the almost healed...still kind injured list and am taking that cross-training advice! Easy elliptical for me today :-)
Oh yes, rest is a sweet thing isn't it?! Hope you're having a good weekend sweetie!
Haha! Love the focus pic! Hope you're having a great weekend Linds!
Totally agree with every thing on here!! Especially the smiling part;) Love your positivity and great post for sure! Have a great weekend:) XOXO
Awesome post!!!!!!!!!! One of the hardest things about living an active lifestyle is definitely taking the time to just relax!
I think I'm gonna come live with you so you can cook those wonderful meals for me ;).
Your posts have been such an inspiration and just what I need! I've been trying to think positive, but darnit, if it isn't hard! But positive outlooks definitely rub off!
I am not an experienced yoga person, do you have recommendations for dvd's?? During my 20 miler this morning, I kept thinking about focus and really want to incoporate "runner's yoga" into my training.
I would love to hear your thoughts!
awesome Awesome AWESOME = YOU.
I love the pups napping and the cycling to the Guinness!! :) I hope you are having a fabulous weekend - it's bright and sunny here - had great girlfriend time last night, sister time today and sushi lunch with dad tomorrow - I'm doing GOOD, and your encouragement and perfect words are part of that!! <3
I love your positive attitude and advice! It really is so true that we need to listen to our bodies and be good to them if we want them to keep up with all of our physical activity. And really, what's bad about eating good food and resting?? :)
You + the hubs= too cute :) I love that you are so supporting of him!
& your pup..so adorable!
I hear ya on the over training stuff- I am picking up my running now too- getting ready for all of the races coming up :) I can't wait, but it can definitely do a number on you mentally. Just gotta stay focused- like you said :) & enjoy life!
Giiirrrlll, I'm with ya on shopping local - thanks for including that! :)
I'm loving all the pics in this post! Glad you got to do some yoga today!
Amen sista! Love all of your criteria for staying off the injured list!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Katie :)
Very important post with great tips. Injury prevention (or recover) is SOOOOOOOOOOO important! And that definitely includes having fun and eating right.. like with that brussel sprout mix! Looks delicious! Oh and that banana porridge. Yum!
Lindsay great focus on recovery- my new theme!!! Hope the relax is going well!!
So happy to see pics of your sweet pup! Happy weekend, lovely friend! xo
Yay for cortisol! Ha ha....just kidding. Great reminders. I don't seem to overtrain, I'm just that lazy :) But one thing it seems people try to skip over is the recovery phase. Working out breaks down you body to allow it to recover and be stronger but if you never recover or rest it never gets rebuilt? Seems like recovery part is just as important as the workout part.
My dad has been really motivated to get back in better health these past few months and he keeps a beer bottle taped up on his wall above the treadmill! haha
I was starting to feel a pain in my hip the other day, good thing I had to skip my workout the next day because of jury duty. I guess something good came out of jury duty after all! have an awesome weekend!
AMEN! Your pics look awesome. I'll just come have you cook for me all the time, k? ;) I love your list and I think you are so right in all areas. Getting over injuries just means fine tuning all the other aspects we need to be focusing on, right?? I hope you're having a GREAT weekend Linds. You deserve it! xoxoxo
That is a fabulous list! :) The almond meal with banana porrige looks amazing- yum!
great words of advice for sure.....love the hubs spinning for guiness :)
My recovery days lately have been on the days that I work. But on those days I still walk 10,000 steps plus because I'm on my feet all day. I am sore, but I love it!
Gosh, I'm trying so hard to listen to my body. It's so easy for me to ignore it up to a point...and I'm totally approaching that point!
Good food, and relaxation...that's my plan for the rest of the day :)
Have a fab day!
amen! :) enjoy the weekend!
unfortunetly i dont have a blog yet but would love to start one in the future! For now I'll just have to read all the many foodie blogs in my reader...which i am ok with :)
I relish my "rest days" in between major workouts! my knees don't hurt that way! <3 go you for always listening to your body <3
Amen to that sista! Hope this weekend has been fabulous! Looks like it probably has :)
I love this post! CHANGE YOUR FOCUS! Most people get into that injury funk, with the Eeyore attitude and feeling like they know which way is up. I love these ideas and FOCUS(es). lol :)
Great post. So true. I think we all sometimes can get caught up in training/working out that sometimes we may walk that fine line of almost overdoing it ;) I am glad to hear that you did some yoga!! Michelle and I have been really loving it lately, such a different challenge!
I worked very hard on my "focus" this weekend and completely unplugged from the internet and work. I'm ready and raring to go for the week!
I'm focusing i'm focusing!!!! Great post-love how the pics say everything
What a great post & so well written too! The food looks so appetizing & colourful too! Yummm!
The husband looks Cool too!
Gimme the shot. Just kidding!
Thanks for the prayers. I did the bike Saturday (trainer) it's recumbant and goofy, but time flies with netflix on.
Awesome post!! I love the last picture.. it made me smile :) I know what you mean about being over worked.. sometimes ya just need a day off! it always feels great too :) Have a great day !
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