I had my alarm set for 6am this morning to head out for a 15 mile hilly run before work. I even woke up and turned the alarm off.
It's a tough call for an athlete. We love to train. But without the shuteye, all the training is useless. Plus, we have to consider our "regular" life when planning how much training we can handle. I find my life's current configuration to be more stressful than not. Managing one small business and one nonprofit, keeping up with family and volunteering, and living in the one of the most expensive areas in the US puts a price on my time and keeps the profit and loss statements lean. Money has always been one of my trigger points, and I've come to realize this kind of mental stress diminishes my ability to train well.
So this morning I took the option to sleep. I fell back asleep after I turned the alarm off. Instead, I got a couple of hours of extra sleep. If I don't wake up bright-eyed and bushy tailed and eager to train, then I probably need the sleep. That's my conclusion, anyway. Besides, how could I get out of bed with my wife and the kittens still in bed like that?
How do you manage your time and capacity for training? Post your thoughts in the comments.
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