Why December can be hard for Type A athletes | Consummate Athlete
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Personally, I find December to be one of the trickiest months. Often, I feel like I’m being pulled in three distinct directions—which is par for the course for any athlete who works a job and has a life outside of training, but in December, the feeling is extremely exacerbated. The holiday season makes me want to lean into holiday cheer and traditions and cozy time with family. The last month of the year, though, makes me want to be in full-time goal setting mode for both work and sport, while at the same time trying to finish the year strong.
I wanted to share this article this week, because I have to believe that I’m not the only one who stresses out (and stresses out about NOT being stressed out) at this time of year.
Finding the balance…
between striving and relaxing
December 31 is coming. Will I feel like 2022 is a success, or will I feel frazzled and behind as the clock strikes midnight? I want to spend time relaxing with friends and family, but shouldn’t I be getting more work done, or more training in while there isn’t snow on the ground?
between training long and working long
Especially with the holidays where we’re starting to have friend, family and travel plans enter the equation, training versus work can be tricky. I know a lot of people don’t have this option, and to be clear, some of my work stuff is more non-negotiable than my training, always! But there are plenty of gray areas: Getting ahead on an article or getting an interview done versus getting a run in, or doing my normal strength routine, for instance.
READ THE REST OF THE ARTICLE HERE FOR SOME TIPS ON BALANCE
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Quebec Singletrack Experience Reg is Open Now for Early Birds—Plus a Promo Code!
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Easy Travel Tips for an Active, Happy (Almost Low-Stress) Holiday Season
Deals and Sponsors This Month
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