Rest, Recovery, Vacation, and PAIN

Hey folks.  Let's get right down to brass tacks here...Rest is important.  Recovery is important.  Vacation is awesome.  Pain sucks. 

After the South Central Regional, a good rest was needed.  Not only because of the intense training and tough WOD's leading up to and taking place at the Regional, but also because of the stress we were under to prepare and perform.  We often assume we need the rest for our muscles, joints, and those aspects of the body, but I think it's just as important to rest your mind and release that stress as well.  So why not take a 7 day trip to Belize??!!!

A view from our private pier out into the ocean!

We spent all week basking in the sun, soaking up every minute of vacation possible.  Most of us worked out 3-4 times when we were there, but let's be honest:  It's certainly not the same.  We ran a bit, threw some rings over the balcony and did some ring dips, and hit a few body weight movements...nothing to the intensity we're used to. 

Katie and Jane working the rings.

My inner zen...working like the Karate Kid

So what about recovery?  You might think I was referring to recovery while on vacation.  Nope. I'm talking about recovery from vacation!  We got back to Houston on Sunday night and decided to hit the .com workout on Monday.  Yuk.  Then on Tuesday we ventured out to Genesis Athletic Performance to work some underground strength with David Claiborne and his crew.  This is where the PAIN comes in.  After a week of petty workouts, plenty of beer, and nutrition resembling a dorm room diet of three 18 year olds, my body is hating me this week! 

So just like THE Vic Zachary scribbled in his blog this week...get that rest!  But make sure it's good, quality rest.  Your body needs it.

cg