Overreaching

One of the things that I am most guilty of with exercise, is overreaching. I read an article or watch a video and think "I can do that" . This can happen even if my longest run is 7 miles or 30. I think I can do more whatever my current fitness level. I try to pick things that fit in my life. Do a bike ride at Crabtree or go to Uwharrie for the day to bike ride? Run at Umstead or run in Asheville?  I try to have goals that are workable. If you cannot fit in an hour for a workout, do an intense 15 minute workout. Like most I remember my optimum fitness level and consider that the norm. My weeks seem to fill up quickly with other tasks, even when I have a clear schedule. Do I clean the house or go for a run? I tend to try to do both and it is usually my workout that takes a back seat. Maybe it is some kind of practical thinking? Try to fit in things that work in your life, not lament the time or fitness you do not currently have. Peace.