Tired
I’m feeling tired today. Really tired. Tired down to the bone. Not like sleepy tired, although I am ready to get into bed. My body’s just exhausted. At first I couldn’t figure out why. It’s only Tuesday. I haven’t been sleeping great and haven’t been sleeping for more than 7 or so hours a night (including the weekend). Then I realized that my day off was Friday and I’ve been going really hard since then. That’s only four days (including today) of workouts, but it is 8 workouts, about 8 hours of exercise since Saturday morning. I deserve to be tired. Three scheduled workouts tomorrow and then, Thursday’s off. Phew.
This morning, I got up and rode for an hour on the trainer. I probably could have rode outside, though it is pretty cold this week, but I was doing single-leg drills, which I just couldn’t do outside. Also, I’m convinced that the trainer is much more efficient than riding outside. That’s a bummer, especially because it’s true. By the time I go through the city and get to the West Side or, even worse, the Park, I’ve spent a while at stoplights or coasting – just not pedaling. I do need to get outside on the bike whenever I can though. I know that. Hopefully Saturday I’ll ride outside.
This evening, after work, I ran for 50 minutes. It was a nice easy run and a beautiful night. I could have run forever in those conditions. If all winter was like that…
My heart rate monitor is on the fritz. I think the battery in the transmitter is dying. I was supposed to go get a new battery today, but forgot. Tomorrow.
Bike – December 5
Time: 1 hour
Run – December 5
Time: 50 minutes
Distance: ~6.5 miles
Course: West Side Highway
Conditions: Cold, dark, clear skies, excellent