LISTEN TO YOUR BODY

       It sounds so obvious, but be honest, when’s the last time you let yourself off the hook because you were just too tired to execute your training plan? And then didn’t feel bad about it? Or have you ever lowered your expectations for what you hoped to accomplish in a day after waking exhausted from a really poor night’s sleep?

       This is key for knowing when to slow down and deciding when to stop. Everyone says, “Listen to your body.” But do you actually do it? Sometimes you have to push through. But sometimes you have to cut yourself some slack—and, more important, be okay with it! You’ll make up for it when you can train more efficiently and effectively because you let your body be the boss.

      Don’t just talk about “listening to your body.” Do it.