Just because you can run a mile in 7 minutes does not mean that very single mile you run needs to be at that pace. An 11 minute mile is just as valid and worthwhile.
Just because you can squat 180 pounds does not mean that you have to reach that weight during every workout. Stopping at 120 doesn’t make you a failure.
Fitness doesn’t progress in a linear fashion. Doing “less” today does not mean that yesterday’s achievements are somehow invalidated. You can still work hard and happily complete a less intense workout.
You are allowed to feel completely satisfied even if you didn’t hit, or break, your PR. You are also allowed to make no attempt to hit, or break, your PR. Not every single day is going to be your “best” and that’s cool. Don’t stress about it.






