For example, we talk about the importance of breaks, rest, recovery, and avoiding over-training.
Sometimes, people in the northern hemisphere this time of year start to turn “rest” into “slacking off”.
Sometimes these breaks are warranted. Maybe you had a few races over the year and needed the physical and mental recovery time.
You’re basically borrowing energy from your future self so you can train your coach-potatoness today.
The payback in January will be brutal.
As opposed to another way of doing it:
1. Take time off from training altogether (1-3 weeks)
2. Continue to get in the water 3x a week, but be a bit less concerned with your totals. Instead focus on fun & form.
3. Take up or resume another hobby
4. Work on strength training
So instead of laying all the burden on your future self, consider this mindful approach of staying in shape- cutting back on training time while accomplishing what you need to accomplish at the same time.
And befriending the water as you go. 🙂