My mind/will gave out on my training run this morning... :(

[spindizzy]

But for the first time...I just mentally quit. It's my like my mind said, "Nope, not gonna endure the discomfort of pushing myself today. F that."

I had the same thing happen to me in early February..went down to the basement, got on the trainer, did a few revolutions and quit. E-mailed my coach who told me to take 2 weeks off..only do what I felt like doing. For the first week, I did nothing. The next week did 1 bike, 1 run and 2 X-Fit classes. Then I was ready to go back.

I guess I needed permission to take a break. I rarely complain about my training schedule and 98% of the time do the training I am asked to do. So I guess my coach was intuitive enough to know- I needed some time off.

I agree with NYB to journal your moods during training - and do not be afraid to take the time off.

[rocknrollgirl]

When I am feeling like that, I usually give myself about 15 mins. If after that period of time, I am sill really not in to it, I just call it a day. It will be ok. Relax for a day or two. You will get your mojo back.

[jesvetmed]

RocknRoll: I've always heard that... push through for 10 minutes. If you still feel awful and don't want to continue, stop. Rest. Otherwise, a majority of the time, things are better by the end of that 10 minutes and you've gotten into some kind of groove. I have to admit, not always, though! Time to rest is sometimes a must, and your body does try to tell you.