Slacking over Christmas

[McGuire86]

Is it me or does anyone else feel the urge to ease up a bit and to loosen the tempo on training over these next few weeks?
Don't get me wrong not like I'm lazy or not motivated enough I've been training all year, but at the moment I just really can't be bothered to put it bluntly
What with my birthday coming up, then Christman then New Years I just feel it would be a good time to relax a bit then look forward to the new year and go balls out again.
Anyone else feel the same?

[AJtothemax]

Sometimes a good week or two out of training can do you the power of good and aid some serious recovery.

On the other hand, you'll probably loose some if you go out on the trash and drink a fair bit of beer on your time off. But, asuming you're of a good level of fitness now, you should be able to get back up to your previous level within a couple of week's.

If you choose to keep training as well as enjoying yourself or just training then fair play. I will be.

Pack in that turkey lads and all those roast potato's. Full of protien and carbs. Get it down your necks as much as possible.

[Stokey_14]

Two weeks holiday frees me more time up to do what I like, more time out with mate, parties etc. But it also gives me more opportunities to train . So I plan on stepping my game up for 3 ish weeks starting next Monday... got a stoke away match this Saturday, plus been on a lay off week this week, only been training once a day and considerably lowered the volume but kept the intensity up. (first lay off in over 8 months)

So should be nice and fresh to get back at it come Monday. I have found my diet to improve also over the Christmas period (baring boxing day football match ) but I seem to just stuff my self with potato, turkey and veg nothing to bad. never been a huge chocolate and sugar fan.

That said nothing wrong with laying off a bit, I’m still going to be enjoying my self. After all life isn't just about training, but if you can fit it in there why the hell not!

All the best, and enjoy you're rest

Stokey

[Cool Hand Luke]

In addition to what PAGreenell said; The only time I struggle to focus on training is when I've got loads of studying to do, the training still gets done but I'm not focused on my goals as much.

Where as the Xmas period provides plenty of free time to keep on top of training, furthermore it does you good to get away from all the nobbers at your local shopping centres and let off some steam!!!

[davidemmerson]

I've stopped running in the mornings becuase it's been wet weather here, really bad, maybe 4-5 days of pretty much continuos (sic) raining. Then a couple of days ago the skys cleared and the temperature dropped, so I stopped becuase the roads were I run were covered in ice. Combined with the fact I get up early to do it so it was pitch balck, it wasn't really worth risking getting an injury.

Now when I listen to the cricket, whenever there is a boundary or wicket I get up and do either 10 press ups or 10 sit ups. Considering the cricket starts at 4-ish in the morning, it's not a bad routine. Except Hoggard's spell in the first test, or Anderson's bowling at any point in the first test also but there you go!

David

[E5_Man]

I dread the 1st couple of weeks after new years. With all the monkeys taking up exercise as their resolution for a few weeks till they are bored of it, makes the gym packed to the brim. Tis great after a few week though, it settles down.

[tom163]

Is it me or does anyone else feel the urge to ease up a bit and to loosen the tempo on training over these next few weeks?
Don't get me wrong not like I'm lazy or not motivated enough I've been training all year, but at the moment I just really can't be bothered to put it bluntly
What with my birthday coming up, then Christman then New Years I just feel it would be a good time to relax a bit then look forward to the new year and go balls out again.
Anyone else feel the same?

I feel the exact same way, went out for a run to day and ended up running into a frozen solid mole hill and nearly ended up in a fence with a dislocated ankle . I think I am going to finish of next weeks running then have a 2 week break from it but still going to do the in door stuff.

[mm1306]

Call me stupid but I can't be fecked to run either(and I go to Catterick in January!). I need to motivate my stupid ass to run 4/5 times a week instead of 3 times a week. That isn't totally seasonal though,that is partly because it is quite close.

[DWW]

Personally I will take Christmas day and Boxing day off, more to be with the family (and to drink a case of Pedigree) than through laziness.

I think it's even more important to force yourself out into the cold or dark than at other times.

"Sorry Staff, it's a bit parky for a speedmarch..."

[Stokey_14]

Personally I think cold weather running is the dog's, I stick an extra layer on and then run harder to stay warmer, frost and ice on my decking (where I warm up and do my skipping) can be a pain but you just have to work around it.

Motivates me more when the weathers crap, if it where a nice day I’d be thinking ... "what a lovely day to stay out and run in" if it's a cold day I’m thinking, "Sod this my balls might drop off if I stay out here to long, best get a shift on".

Don't be letting some crappy weather put you off. Most of you live in England, so if you only run on good days 75% of the time you’re going to be resting

Get out and run if you ask me. Just don't be stupid and run cross country or sprint on ice, in other words use common sense (Rich coming from the lad who headed a 10 Kg medicine ball for a bet )

Stokey

[LostandFound]

Sometimes a good week or two out of training can do you the power of good and aid some serious recovery.

On the other hand, you'll probably loose some if you go out on the trash and drink a fair bit of beer on your time off. But, asuming you're of a good level of fitness now, you should be able to get back up to your previous level within a couple of week's.

If you choose to keep training as well as enjoying yourself or just training then fair play. I will be.

Pack in that turkey lads and all those roast potato's. Full of protien and carbs. Get it down your necks as much as possible.

Sometimes a break in training does the power of good to ones body. Over-training is a bad thing. They will overtrain you in the forces, so take your breaks while you can!!!

[Tartan_Terrier]

I enjoy running in cold weather too, the only thing that really puts me off is when it's icy underfoot. That tends to reduce my speed somewhat!

[DWW]

Daft as it sounds I like running on frosty grass. I like the crunch it makes...

[Stokey_14]

I enjoy running in cold weather too, the only thing that really puts me off is when it's icy underfoot. That tends to reduce my speed somewhat!

Not going down hills it doesn't... Just stand, slide and yell yippee at the top of you're voice

Stokey

[Mr_Kiwi]

I enjoy running in cold weather too, the only thing that really puts me off is when it's icy underfoot. That tends to reduce my speed somewhat!

I dont know, how fast does the body fall when someone arses over?

I personally have stopped running outdoors at the moment as its been wet and icey out here. The shoes I use to run in (Asics Kayno 13's) are incredibly slick, almost no grip so running on anything wet is a challenge of balance more than physical fitness.

It was lovely weather today tho so hopefully if it holds the fields around here will dry up a bit so I can do some sprint work without slipping over at every turn.

Oh, and good point there E5_Man, never thought about that... the gym I attend is quite small and packed at the best of times so hopefully everyone will go to LA Fitness in the city and not my wee gym