Knowing When to Go Home

Today I sent myself home early from practice. I'm entirely drained physically. I have a feeling it's a combination of:

• Stress from the high profile meet
• A few days of being on my feet walking around taking pictures for friends
• 2 physically straining races
• Not sleeping in my own bed
• 10 hours of travel
• Many of hours of work during the meet
  

Today I felt like I was ready to practice. However once I dove in I could feel how tired my shoulders and legs were. I swam 4,000 meters and called it a day. My body needs a day off to recover. I'm going to try to do Yoga later tonight and entirely take tomorrow off physical activity.

I've gotten some nice messages from family, swimmers and friends regarding the meet, thanks for your support even though I didn't swim my best :)