The cold days have drawn upon us and I bet all you want to do is curl up in your den (or under your doona) and hibernate for the winter, just like those big, cute, grizzly brown bears...ohhhhh.

I've certainly been doing just that.  Lots of hot green tea, and every chance I get, (when noone's looking) I snuggle under that warm and cosy blanky which (normally) lays at the bottom of the bed.  My massage table is getting a good work out too, as Bec found out the other day...oops!!

Got to have lots, and lots, and lots of rest.  Not exactly sure what for, however, I know it is imperative.  I can just feel it.

So why have I been hibernating?

I could come up with a few creative reasons like "I have been working long and strenuous hours"; or "all those early mornings, and late nights have just finally caught up with me". Really, I don't think I could keep a straight face.  Yes, there are a few early morning runs where the darkness is my friend...as for late nights...hmmmm, is 8.30pm really late??  I didn't think so.  As for working long and strenuous hours, not sure I believe that one either.  Balance is my middle name, so you won't get me overdoing it on that front.

So why all the rest?  Maybe I'm feeling tired just thinking about running that 21.1km in just under 5 weeks, or perhaps the thought of Rob (my partner) completing his first Ironman next year is just too overwhelming for me........nah, don't think so either.  Whatever it is, my body and soul is telling me to rest and the least I can do is respect its wishes..for now, anyway.

There does come a time though, when all good bears need to come out and play, and start interacting in this big ol' world of ours..and yes, this includes me.  I know I can't stay here forever and besides, I don't want to miss out on too much fun.  Until that time though, I will continue snuggling under my cosy blanky, drink more hot green tea and feel my body blissfully enjoying its rest.