One WOD in the north woods.

100 double unders
50 OHS using a 6' birch log (estimated weight 65lbs?)
1 mile run

I only worked out once and it was the above. After taking the week to just kind of unwind and work with my Dad and nephews on the cabin, and do a little fishing in between all the rain, I really feel that athletes need to take a break once in awhile. When I say a break, I do not mean a rest day or a night of drinking and bad eating, I mean seriously a vacation from exercise.
I slept every night 8 hours and then some, I had one cocktail every night and tried really hard to 'zone' all my meals. I feel rested now. In fact I feel Great. The one thing I did not do is stretch which I need to make this a habit every morning anyways.
Now back to athletes taking a break. When we go on vacation, we are taking a break from work so we can come back rejuvenated and we don't go postal at our jobs. Why shouldn't we take a break from the WOD once in a while too. I bet we would have less injuries, and allow repair time for our bodies. I have heard comments from people since I am back from my break that I look healthier, what? Maybe it was because I did not use my cell phone for 6 days, maybe it was because I had just the guys to deal with. Either way I feel great and feel rejuvenated to get back to the WOD this week.