Something I've struggled with the last three years is recognizing when to stop because I'm walking the fine line of over doing it and recognizing when to stop complaining and just keep on going and endure it. No one feels good having to quit or stop a work out (as I did last night in swimming, and jumped out at 1 mile). No one feels good when you're injured because you over did it either.
I took a look at my training log -
(8/16)
Monday: 1,000 yds - drill & form focus
Tuesday: 7 mile run, 25 min elliptical, 60 minute weight lifting
Wednesday: 4 mile run, lite weights, 22 mile bike ride
Thursday: 3600 yds
Friday: 10 mile bike ride
Saturday: 56 mile bike ride
Sunday: 14 mile run (I ran straight to the smoothie cafe at the end, then walked home)
(8/23)
Monday: Rest
Tuesday: 1800 yds
I think I could have kept going to 2500 yds last night, but there was no way I was making it to 3600 pain free. And not a muscle burning pain - a I need to take it easy for 10 days or else risk injury pain.
Tonight I plan on doing my new 22 mile loop. Here are some great motivational quotes for when you want to quit but need to endure the burn:
"Training is what you're doing while you're opponent is sleeping in"
"Suffer the pain of discipline, or suffer the pain of regret"
"Pain is temporary, pride is forever" (my fav)
"No marathon gets easier later. The halfway point marks the end of the beginning."
And let's not forget "Swim 2.4 miles, Bike 112 miles, run 26.2 miles .... BRAG FOR LIFE!"
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