In the past eleven months, at 38, I've gotten myself into the best shape of my life, mostly through step, weight training, and running. (Thanks, Cathe!) The problem? Feeling too good! I've injured myself twice now, feeling like the bionic woman, like I could handle anything! 
LOL.
The first time was during a cross-country 5K race that included some pretty intense hills. I saw other people racing down them, people older than me, and I figured, heck, I could do that too. I pulled my hamstring and had to take several days off from exercise.
The second time, I thought I'd help my neighbors dismantle their old deck, and I hurt my back moving boards. More enforced rest days. So much for feeling strong!
Has anyone else experienced this feeling of invincibility, of almost feeling too healthy at times for your own good? I suppose I may need to take more days off. I don't like to because I feel so much better on days when I do some kind of exercise. I cross train as much as possible, and never do the same workout two days in a row, or rarely even in the same week. But I don't like those DORs, unless I absolutely must, like when I'm sick, or I injure myself.
cherapple
LOL.The first time was during a cross-country 5K race that included some pretty intense hills. I saw other people racing down them, people older than me, and I figured, heck, I could do that too. I pulled my hamstring and had to take several days off from exercise.
The second time, I thought I'd help my neighbors dismantle their old deck, and I hurt my back moving boards. More enforced rest days. So much for feeling strong!
Has anyone else experienced this feeling of invincibility, of almost feeling too healthy at times for your own good? I suppose I may need to take more days off. I don't like to because I feel so much better on days when I do some kind of exercise. I cross train as much as possible, and never do the same workout two days in a row, or rarely even in the same week. But I don't like those DORs, unless I absolutely must, like when I'm sick, or I injure myself.
cherapple