Muscle Fatigue

I've been taking a TON of dog walks lately.  Duke is "training" and needs to walk alone - Sky is building up her mileage - then repeat 2-3 times a day.  Adds anywhere from 7-10 miles (that doesn't count my workout).  Serious walking - up hills, down hills, fast paced.

My legs are TOAST.  Even after an active rest day for my legs (shorter walk and arm lifting only), I'm beat.  Should I push forward and run today?  Should I take a total rest day?

I can't tell if this is fatigue from building up or fatigue that needs rest.  I'm inclined to take a total rest day today and get back at it tomorrow with fresher legs.  My normal rest day is tomorrow so I would switch it up.  It's a hard call.  I have an hour to decide before the weather (hot) comes into play and the decision gets made for me.

Tonight is my PHB call and a rest day (slower morning) tomorrow would be awesome.  Dang - this is a tough one!

Speaking of PHB, this is the first week I have no idea what the topic is - kind of exciting.  I knew the first month's agenda from Holly, but have no idea what the last 4 months have in store.

Here's some fantastic news - adding some ME time and some FUN to the week (ahead of company), I was able to get a last minute massage for today.  90 minutes.  OMG.  My legs can't wait.  I am so in the mood for a massage today.  I have to be careful not to fall asleep.  I'd hate to miss the enjoyment!

I did some more reading at my hair appointment yesterday.  Byron Katie is making a lot more sense now.  I'm about halfway through.  Brooke Castillo based her "Model" after Katie's "Work" and I like it better.  It's simpler and more practical.  Still, it's good to read about "The Work" from the source (and more clarity as I read further).

Since my brain is stuck on workout talk today, I'll share that I'm considering dropping boxing.  Here's the deal.  The classes that work for my schedule are all taught by the same instructor now.  She's a boxer (not a fitness instructor who boxes - see the difference).  Her boxing routines are so complicated, I can't get it done.  Do I take a private lesson to figure this out?  Spend more money?  Or do I look for something else?  I could go either way.  I like boxing a lot, but I need the other instructors (they teach at night now).  The workouts were hard, but not as complicated so I stood a chance.  There is a lot of value to boxing.  Agility, brain-body connection - super important as we age.  Maybe I should take this as a challenge and go all in to learn how to box.  Honestly, my dilemma is wasting money.  I don't want to invest more only to give it up in a couple of months.  Stay tuned ... it's a cliff hanger for me too.

Off to figure out my day.  I'm really wishy-washy lately.  I'm leaning toward a run today, rest tomorrow and a massage that makes the push all okay.  See - talking it out helps LOL.  Also, today is SOUP day!!  I love tomato soup.  And I'm taking pictures of my fun finds!  Later gators.