Risk v reward

Last day of the holiday and I made sure it was a relaxing one.  I read a book ALL day!  Those of you that know me are probably struggling to visualise that but I did.  I was meant to run a fast 10k but my right knee was telling me that all the running this week was showing.  I considered running through the pain but weighed up the risk of an injury versus the reward of a fast 10 k run which won't make or break my Ironman in 36 days time.  I don't like skipping sessions but as I have a tough couple of weeks coming up I played it safe.  My sports massage tomorrow and a new pair of running shoes will help as the old ones (3 months old) are passed their best - worn out.
This unexpected "time out" did allow me to completely relax and I watched my two boys play in a friendly (not) five a side football tournament.  It was good to watch them going through their paces against adults and I didn't even break sweat as I sipped my coffee at the side.  So now out for a family dinner with friends and kids - table for 14.  Should be fun and tomorrow back home and into the normal routine.  What a great holiday.