My Body Has Actually Enjoyed the Rest! Who Knew?

I don't think I have ever taken a full week off by choice! Why would you not do something that you love so much and that pumps you so full of energy? But with the recent back to back races and extra training plus the pain in my back (the real reason) I decided to take this entire week off to rest. My body actually has appreciated it!

It's funny how a little bit of real rest without pressure to perform can give you such a boost for the next phase! I can't wait to pound some pavement next week. And it's even okay to just run 3 or so miles each morning. Then the next week I'll bump it back up. Well I do have another half marathon to train for you know!

I've always overrated rest. It seems so unnecessary and there's so much more that could be accomplished while sleeping or resting! But this week it's almost like my body has told me "thank you." Hebrews talks about a rest for God's people. I have to wonder if it's something like this feeling. You know you've worked hard and met some goals and then just sit down and rest. He did all the work for us though. That means that our only work is to try to enter into His rest. The rest He has provided for us by doing the hard part for us! So enjoy a rest the next time you have one scheduled! You will be surprised how much stronger you feel when you are rested!

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