Peaks and Valleys
There is a great guest post over at Get Fit Slowly.
One paragraph from it really resonated with me:
I am reminded that Fitness is a series of peaks and valleys. You can try to be on your “A-game” all the time, but some days you just don’t have it. Even elite athletes have their ups and downs. People strive for peak performances, but this may lead to a down slide which defines the peak. The valleys aren’t exciting like the peaks, but they are part of the journey. We can only strive to make the next peak a little higher and work to keep the current valley from being as low as the last.
This so applies to weightloss as well so I found it a really good analogy. Head over and read the whole thing.
________________________________________
In other news I did an 8k tempo run yesterday and am going to do a 10k easy run later today. I’m hoping to get outside today as the weather looks promising. It’s Spring already! 
I’ve also been contacted by the Heart Foundation as they want to do a profile on me for their newsletter. I thought that was rather cool myself! I’ll put up a link to the newsletter if I make the cut! As you may recall I’m raising funds for them. Thanks to the many people who have donated so generously.
Comments
17 Responses to “Peaks and Valleys”
Daily Mile
-
RoadID
Thanks for the kudos on the entry. I wrote it and then realized it was too “running” for my family blog so Mac was kind enough to put it up on his site. The whole thing inspired me to start a new blog so I have place to talk about running more – mostly race reports but some training stuff, too, I suppose.
Keep up the good work!
Pams last blog post..Bush Park Cross Country Series
How true the peaks and valleys analogy is. I often tell my troops life, fitness, combat is like a roller coaster. Seems to equate to the “rush” of things a little better – in my opinion.
Spartan7s last blog post..Broken Off?
Good post and good stuff with the heart racing deal.
Last year a good friend of mine did something similar for the Asthma foundation and was profiled on their website. Pretty cool alright.
You are right about the Auckland event selling out – now watch out for people hawking tickets on trademe. Amazing…
Aarons last blog post..Early Bird
Great post! And the point of valleys and peaks is that they define each other. Very good point. This helps to put things into perspective quite nicely. Thanks for pointing us to it Andrew. I’m aiming for a peak this week.
Bill Wallaces last blog post..Day 148 – The Return of the Diet and Other Goals
Twitter: billjw05gmail.com
Boy did I need that — been a valley week. But I’m getting through it and know there are peaks coming!
Alexias last blog post..Gimme a can of that Rationalization-Be-Gone!
Great post!!!
Seems like there are lots of valleys and not enough peaks
Jasons last blog post..Pain, Fear, and Truth
I love GFS, but I’m behind on reading. I’ll make it a point to check out this post because I like the peaks and valleys metaphor.
Congrats on getting noticed by the Heart Foundation folks. They know a great story when they see it!
Cammys last blog post..Makeover Monday: A Moneywise Post
Twitter: tippytoediet
Hey this is an encouraging post, when we are on a peak we can look back and see all the other great accomplishments that we have gone through to get to this place, and also see that the valley’s ahead eventually peak again.
Great stuff!
Take care,
Andrew
Discipline or Regrets last blog post..Strength Training Anatomy Book Competition!
hi this is an interesting post. very inspiring for people having a hard time in achieving their goals
Healthy Family Tipss last blog post..When to Throw It Away: From Pillows to Mattresses to Rugs & Other Household Items
Yeah, that was a great post, and a new site I haven’t visited before!
Andrew(AJH)s last blog post..Two long days …
I would say that it is good analogy not only to fitness. Any kind of improvement or just learning new things is such journey through valleys and peaks.
When You are on peak it is great, but going down in valley can be depressing, especially when You remember how well it was going yesterday.
But if You have this analogy in head, it is easier to overcome any doubts and get to another (higher!) peak
fitness.
life.
childrearing.
ITS ALL SO THE SAME HUH?
MizFits last blog post..Viewer Mail (warning. long post ahead. please to grab a protein-rich snack/some water.)
Always nice here…a great read! Good job!
Mark Salinass last blog post..Core Challenge
true. ups and downs in everything…especially health/fitness.
Blakes last blog post..I Like Watermelon
An “easy” 10k run…that line stopped me in my tracks! Good for you Andrew – you amaze me!
How cool to maybe be a spokesperson for them.
Best of luck!
SuperDaves last blog post..Weigh In and work
Great post! I hope you make the newsletter; yours is a great story!
Stacis last blog post..My Last Cup of Coffee