I try to get in 4 to 6 swim workouts a week, but did not go this morning because I felt a little "twinge" in my left shoulder all day yesterday and I wanted to give it a rest for today. This means that I will be off two days in a row (I can't go on Wednesdays) and I hate that. I have been trying to give myself a break because I know I made the right decision, but I have been feeling guilty all day for missing! Am I crazy or what? Does anyone else give themselves these kinds of guilt trips when missing a workout? Is there something inherent about swimming that makes one obsessive compulsive about missing? Just wondering if I'm the only overly type-A character out here. Thanks in advance for your thoughts and psychological support. ;)
I don't see that you are alone in feeling like this. I'm a huge creature of habit so I get crazy if I miss a workout because I can only squeeze in 3 or 4 a week - but at this point if I feel really crappy, or if an appendage really is wreaking havoc I'll rest it and not worry about it - I just take more care about all the other stuff, streatch, and know I'm not going to miss too much. Usually I find another way to burn the extra energy off. Swimming seems to be they type of exercise - maybe because we tend to time everything - that you don't want to take an unnecessary step back. However, if you are hurt and press it too much you may miss more than a workout or two. Don't beat yourself up, a little break can be good.
I don't see that you are alone in feeling like this. I'm a huge creature of habit so I get crazy if I miss a workout because I can only squeeze in 3 or 4 a week - but at this point if I feel really crappy, or if an appendage really is wreaking havoc I'll rest it and not worry about it - I just take more care about all the other stuff, streatch, and know I'm not going to miss too much. Usually I find another way to burn the extra energy off. Swimming seems to be they type of exercise - maybe because we tend to time everything - that you don't want to take an unnecessary step back. However, if you are hurt and press it too much you may miss more than a workout or two. Don't beat yourself up, a little break can be good.
