Day 75: Rest Day, Reflection and Running for a Cause
Today, I was afforded the luxury of a second rest day this week. My Garmin Forerunner 955, the ever-watchful companion on my training journey, kindly informed me that I hadn’t been getting enough quality sleep and had not fully recovered from my run last Sunday. To add to that, yesterday’s threshold run had really taken it out of my legs, so I suppose I shouldn’t be too surprised that the watch called for some downtime. In a way, it’s like having a personal coach who’s as strict as they are considerate—though I suspect it could be a tad more forgiving on the days I’d prefer it to be a little less ‘helpful.’ While I’m grateful for the extra rest, I can’t shake the feeling of apprehension. It’s like I’m being told to step back just as I feel like I’m on the cusp of pushing forward. But, as always, I trust that the watch knows what it’s doing—after all, it’s got more sensors than an overly cautious weather station. There will be tougher runs ahead, I’m sure of it. Running for a Purpose ...