Day 61: Navigating the Rest Day Conundrum – Hunger, Guilt, and the Looming Threshold
Today marked Day 61 of my London Marathon 2025 training and after a series of runs, a rest day was definitely in order. I managed a slightly later start to the day, though perhaps not quite as late as I truly desired. I still made my way to Rochester to prepare for work. It's funny how even on days when I'm not running, I adhere to my routine of showering and getting ready at work; doing so at home feels strangely disruptive—as though my morning self simply refuses to function without the structure of a commute. The Guilt Factor A common theme on rest days is the feeling of guilt. With the marathon now just over two months away, this feeling is amplified. It’s a struggle to dismiss the thought that I should be out there, logging miles and pushing my limits. However, wisdom lies in acknowledging that excessive training can be detrimental. Overtraining is, after all, the enthusiastic cousin of exhaustion. While pushing during training is essential, allowing the body adequate time...