Have been A.W.O.L

Hmmm.... ironic that for the best part of a year I haven't missed a workout then as soon as I start this blog the wheels fall off!! It's a test!!

The past 4 days I just haven't felt 100% and to be honest the weather really got to me. Normally I would suck it up, rug up and head out for a run regardless but I just didn't have it in me I'm afraid.

I would usually at least get to the gym because I love, love, love my weights but couldn't even get excited about that.

I put it down to a number of things...

The stress of helping my son deal with the loss a friend in a car accident.
I'm not sleeping - there are nights I seriously don't get even 10 minutes sleep and this is driving me crazy.
My back / hip haven't been great (although they never truly are and I mostly push through).
The crappy weather - days and days and days of rain and grey sky's.

Anyhoo I'm back on it.
Today's run was good despite the wind, my pace was good which is not really a surprise given I was pretty well rested up :)
I started a new weights program today and I know I will enjoy the change. I have been doing various split routines lifting heavy, low reps and lots of sets.
I'm now only doing 3 sets of 15 reps and supersetting so it is much more athletic.
I am happy with the size I have put on over the past 6 months lifting heavy but if I am going to start swimming again this needs to be put on hold.
My body will benefit from the change anyway.

Training this week has really only been taekwondo training in the classes I teach and today:
Run - 4km - 23 min
Weights - Legs / Shoulders - 45 min

Tomorrow will be a struggle to fit much in but I will get either a weights workout or a swim done in between classes, PT sessions, my massage and writing programs for my online clients all before the kids get home from school.