Maybe we’re trying to tell ourselves something

jeff noel from Lane 8 in USA Track Team shirt
Don’t let our blind ambition, erase our intuition…

 

Maybe we’re trying to tell ourselves something. When we make a promise to ourselves and then break it, frequently.

Yesterday morning was supposed to be a track workout. Really excited about it – Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Track.

But mowing the lawn and relaxing over a holiday weekend suddenly seemed more important.

Chalking it up to not overdoing it.

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What one thing will we do today to maintain our wellness?

overcoming excuses
… and I never miss a day of writing five different blog posts… ever

What one thing will we do to maintain our wellness? The past week, Been focusing on sleep, trying to get eight hours a night. It happened two out of five nights so far. Imagine it being zero for five if there was no focus.

By the way, Cheryl was away all week and work needed me six of seven days. There’s always some excuse we can make.

Once again confirming what we already know – there’s more to wellness than diet and exercise.

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Exercise, diet, and the next most overlooked wellness success factor

exercise, diet, and rest
exercise, diet, and rest

Of course all the wellness gurus offer tips and tricks for exercise and diet. But do you know the next most overlooked wellness success factor?

Sleep. Got eight hours last night. First time in a week or so. I’m not recommending eight is the right amount. Know your amount and focus on getting it. It’s your responsibility.

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Pain, pain, go away…

run or walk
run dog run…another unspectacular photo

One of the biggest challenges for older “athletes” is staying healthy – also known as staying injury free. Aches and pains are inevitable. But they don’t have to stop us.

Insight: When your body is telling you something, listen. We don’t need to stop, but slowing down may be a brilliant idea. So yesterday the 50-minute run became a 50-minute walk.

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PS. Anyone who exercises is an athlete.