The Beat Goes on On - Running week of 1/26

[Deborajen]

I got in a 4-mile easy run on Sunday. It was cold - in the upper teens with some light (but bitter) breeze, so I bundled up. I'd gotten spoiled since we've had so many mild days here.

Michelem - I can relate to the work stress. Our office is understaffed, and the doctors and manager (manager is only part-time - a big clue right there!) are having meetings and retreats with a consultant on how to run things better (again, a manager problem - ?). Then they're coming back and meeting with the supervisors (two others and me) and offering new "strategies" - which turn out to be things we've been doing for years already - ? I'd like to change jobs but, yeah, with the economy it's a good thing we don't have to.--

So, how to deal with stress -- What works best for me is to burn it off - running, cycling, rowing - any good cardio I can work into my schedule and fits weather, etc. A lot of people like yoga, but I've been trying meditation. It seems to help, but it will probably do more good when I get more practice at it. Don't neglect nutrition, either - good balance, protein, carbs; and get plenty of sleep.

Deb


Be sure to balance it - Drink water as you go so you're not dehydrating, take a couple of rest days during the week from the cardio, ingest carbs during/recharge carbs after the long runs, etc. Maybe you're pushing extra hard with all the extra adrenaline and not getting the nutrition/rest to balance it - ?