What happened to being invincible

For the past 24 hours I’ve been miserable

It’s true what that champion body builder said: “The body doesn’t explain, it complains”

So mine’s complaining

Never mind that I was 14 days on – rest is for the weak!

Or that it was raining

Now my voice is raspy, my brain hurts, it pains me to speak

My nose runs, unlike my legs

My eyes beg for a little rest

So today that’s what I did

I didn’t foam roll or stretch

I didn’t run or lift

I discovered that a day off is a gift

I wore my cozy flip flops and walked slowly around the block

I didn’t look at my watch

My legs are coming back to life

My nose stopped dripping

I feel a little bit like quitting

But it was also so nice

To have my feet up and to eat slow

What a dichotomy: am I feeling my muscles grow

Or are they sagging? Flapping

As I lift my fork

Rest is work

Tomorrow I’ll be stronger