Athletic training is a full-time job, I train a lot, 6 days a week, 2-3 hours per day and as a full-time student, a coach, and with a part-time job my schedule is full.
“A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.” – Colin Powell
Besides regular competitions locally, provincially, nationally and internationally, along with the unique opportunities of Canada Winter Games and World Indoor Championships, I have been without any break for over two straight years. Personally, I never realized just how tired and exhausted I was, however my coach did. Therefore, I am on a two-week vacation from shooting and training.
There are many benefits for taking a vacation including…
- Recharge & Avoid Burnout – Taking regular time to relax helps avoid burn-out and get us back to feeling our best.
- Overall Well-being – Lower stress, better sleep and better mood will improve your overall energy levels.
- Friends and Family – Reconnect and strengthen relationships with loved ones and reaffirm the support you have behind you.
- Performance – Better focus and re-energizing will influence your performance in a positive manner in the end.
The key is taking a good amount of time off from the stresses of training and competing will recharge your batteries and help you reach those long-term goals. Personally, I recommend at least one to two week break between indoor and outdoor seasons and easing back into to your full-time training programs.
A good vacation is over when you begin to yearn for your work. – Morris Fishbein
Remember to stay active to during a vacation like swimming, taking a walk, going for a bike ride, going to the batting cages, or playing laser tag. Remaining active will make it easier to re-start your training program after the vacation is over.
“The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.” – Vincent Lombardi
Jordan Sequillion 
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Another great Blog post from Jordan Sequillion.
Jordan, you are so right in many ways. Training can be a full time job or worse it becomes a routine where you put in the time but not the effort and receive no benifit from it. You have to pick a goal and work towards it, just one at a time so you can stay focused and engaged, you need to regroup, reassess and rest between goals. And don’t tackle more then you can handle at once, keep your priorities in order, go after your dreams.