Until fairly recently I hated days off, I just got antsy and lost motivation because I felt like I wasn't actively striving to reach my goals. I knew rest was absolutely the most important part of a successful training plan, and I did ok at easy days, but days completely off felt horrible. Recently though I've been much better at staying focused on rest days by focusing all of my energy on conserving energy. Wait,......
What I mean is, when I take a day off now, every spare second I have I am either laying down with my legs elevated (very good for decreasing inflammation due to muscle fatigue, thus speeding recovery), eating, or napping (often with my legs up). All of those are performed with a water bottle at my side (I try to drink enough to pee clear all day, hydration (not to much though, and make sure you get some electrolytes either with your food or drink) aids recovery as well). This helps me focus because it keeps me feeling like I'm doing something. A day off now isn't a LACK of training, it's an ABUNDANCE of rest. Think about it.
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