Just an Average SKIRT

The end of last week brought me a nasty cold and an unexpected set back. Saturday I had my monster brick, longest of the season, my breakthrough. It went on the calendar in January - May 31st, big brick, no clients, train all day. It was a key piece of my IM prep.

Woke up Friday with a sore throat. Remaining positive I chalked it up to swallowing nasty rez water the day before and figured it would be gone with a glass of OJ.  No go, I felt progressively worse throughout the day. Got into bed at 7pm thinking a good night’s rest would save all.

Nada, woke up 11 times over the course of 12 hours. Each time feeling worse than the prior wakening. Saturday morning came around and I soon realized that my brick was not going to happen. I had committed to helping out Skirt on Sunday at the Elephant Rock Ride so I knew I had to feel better and look alive. I spent the entire day on the couch Saturday, I felt terrible, just awful.

About 70% on Sunday and about 80% today and getting progressively better by the hour. So I’ve talked with Craig and as much as I wanted to get this workout in I’m going to have to let it go. I’ve rearranged my week to allow for a final rest day today (4 days of doing nothing, ahhhhhhhhh!) and then a solid 5 days ahead. Going for my 125 mile ride on Saturday - you better believe I’m getting every inch of that baby done.

Moral of the story….  On the days that you just don’t feel like getting out there, or your overwhelmed, or your too busy….make time and get motivated.  Get out there and do your training because there are going to be times where your body will not allow you to do anything.   The body is the boss and sometimes it takes charge.  Mine did this weekend, for a very good reason I’m sure and I know that I have enough hay in the barn to come out on top.

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