I’m currently attempting to not feel guilty about my lack of training for an upcoming big 100 mile relay, but I had to zoom out and see that 1) I had been listening to my body and getting sleep when I needed it, 2) work has been busy with prep for a big event next week, and 3) I’ve had fun events like family in town, and weddings, and birthdays.
It’s been more a mental thing vs physical, to let myself enjoy the process of “finding” balance. Still haven’t quite licked it.
When training is going and I’m into it, it’s all I care about. When I get a little toasted or step back, the boredom creeps up and creativity is there waiting for me
I try to be careful with timeframe when I think about balance. Balance in the hour usually isn't a good thing (balance and focus are rarely compatible). A balanced year (or decade) might be a good goal sometimes (but probably not if you want to be a good parent, for example). The real trick is to balance your various periods of deliberate imbalance, towards having a balanced lifetime.
The ground is always moving under our feet. I'm most at ease with both running and writing when I don't fuss too much about the balance, and simply keep the legs spinning. Varying degrees of success with that.
Congrats on your booking being on the shelves at Selfridges! That’s major! If I been in there and saw it you know I would have sent you a pic! 😊
I'm terrible at networking but… see you in Chamonix.
This is the only network!
Good. I suggest coffee.
I’m currently attempting to not feel guilty about my lack of training for an upcoming big 100 mile relay, but I had to zoom out and see that 1) I had been listening to my body and getting sleep when I needed it, 2) work has been busy with prep for a big event next week, and 3) I’ve had fun events like family in town, and weddings, and birthdays.
It’s been more a mental thing vs physical, to let myself enjoy the process of “finding” balance. Still haven’t quite licked it.
Maybe the balance finds us, rather than the other way around
When training is going and I’m into it, it’s all I care about. When I get a little toasted or step back, the boredom creeps up and creativity is there waiting for me
That's the balance I'm talking about. I wanna go as hard as possible on both at the same time. NO EBB. NO FLOW.
I try to be careful with timeframe when I think about balance. Balance in the hour usually isn't a good thing (balance and focus are rarely compatible). A balanced year (or decade) might be a good goal sometimes (but probably not if you want to be a good parent, for example). The real trick is to balance your various periods of deliberate imbalance, towards having a balanced lifetime.
Agree! And a lot can be found in those extremes.
If anyone had cracked the formula to balance, they would be very wealthy, and we would be somewhat happier. Probably.
Either way, I think I’m the most balanced I’ve ever been, but I’m certain a few people would disagree :D
The ground is always moving under our feet. I'm most at ease with both running and writing when I don't fuss too much about the balance, and simply keep the legs spinning. Varying degrees of success with that.
I largely agree, but I love fussing too much 😆
Oh yeah. I'm an over-fusser from way back.
A lot of joy in this post. Love it!
It's been a really lovely week