back in the saddle again
01.21.08
First day back to training, rode 36 miles with a half mile run off the bike. I’m not sure if I’ve ever been as excited for a workout as I was for today’s workout. You see for the past 7 days all I’ve taken part in is input, there’s been no output. I feel like I could train, not eat for a week and maybe, just maybe break even from my recovery week. I drank wine, I ate cheese, pizza, pancakes, Chipolte burrito, burgers, fries etc. etc. Input, input, input…zero output. I was in DefCon calorie overload, definitely not feeling so fit right now.
So back to the matter at hand, 4am wake up call, I popped out of bed like it was my wedding day. Pulled on everything pink and headed to the basement for coffee, half bagel and sub par television. 4:45 hopped on the bike and watched 4 episodes of Veronica Mars, gotta love the tales of a hot PI. Off the bike and into the YakTraks for a quick run to jumpstart the legs into what will be 5 months of bike to run simulations. Workout was fabulous, can’t wait for my swim tomorrow. Still in need of some serious output.
Hit Southwest Acupuncture College for a session at 9am - working on my extremely tight neck and upper back. Home to work for 4 or so hours then off to receive a 90-minute massage. Self care day. I don’t usually combine acupuncture and massage on the same day but based on the way I feel right now, it was safe decision.
I feel so primed for tomorrow and the rest of this week, month, year….can’t wait to shed some of my beer and pizza layers.