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Two reflections today.
1. I’m pretty certain the biggest lesson I will learn from this resting period is that triathletes need to cross train their cross training.
2. This feels similar to a vacation that’s running short on time. The difference being, I’m a little anxious to get back to work.
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It’s hard to be 100% sure, but I think I felt better today than I have in quite some time. I’m mainly talking physically and I really think it has a lot to do with my mountain biking venture yesterday.
Aside from my legs feeling strong and alive again for the first time in a while, my body felt noticeably “whole.” I don’t want to labor the mountain bike thing, but it really does bring your upper body into play and there is just more variety in your muscle exertion.
On the trails it’s not uncommon to be nearly stopped before exploding to get you through an obstacle. On the road, it’s more or less one speed, which of course is the whole point of triathlon, but I’m lobbying for more well rounded workouts.
Day 10 will be here before I know it and, if nothing else, this rest has rekindled a little fire for workouts. It actually started after four or five days, so for those of you who feel burned out, but gun shy about taking 10 days, a short week off may be what the doctor, or better yet, spiritual shaman ordered.
