The Mental Challenge of Taking It Easy

Your alarm goes off and you're up. No hesitation. You're excited for the workout and you're off in no time. Warm-up is done and it's time to let loose. But today's recovery day. You need to take it easy. But you feel so good. You're amped, charged, and ready to fly. You've been told you need to reign it in - pace - and that makes general sense. But that always feels counterproductive. Especially today.

That internal tug-of-war between knowing what’s best for your body and the overwhelming desire to push your limits is something many high performers face—especially when you feel that surge of energy and motivation. It’s a tricky moment where instincts say "go hard," but rationality says, "hold back." And while pacing may seem counterproductive when you’re fired up, the long-term benefits are key.

So how do you convince yourself to take it easy like you should?

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