An extra day off!
Last night I logged on to my training schedule and had a nice surprise. Today, instead of doing my normal long swim, I had a day off. Totally unexpected, but 100% welcome. In fact, I had to double check a couple times to make sure that I was looking at the right schedule and that I’d read it correctly. After a pretty hard weekend – the 10 mile race in which I went nearly all-out and a 40 mile ride that I pushed much harder than I was supposed to – I was tired and more sore than I’m used to. This way, instead of getting up at the crack of dawn and dragging myself to the pool, I was able to sleep in a little, take Charlie for a walk and have breakfast in front of Sportscenter. I still got to work late, but that’s a whole separate issue!
Also, my scheduled training time this week is a paltry 4:45! Coming off a week where I was scheduled for 11:40 and actually did 11 hours, this week is nothing! In addition to today, I have Saturday off (we’re flying to LA that day), and only Thursday is a double workout day. It all works out well, between the travel and a couple nights with plans, I’m grateful for it and will be even more grateful for the extra sleep I’ll be able to get. John warned me that next week, while we’re in California, because I won’t have access to a bike it will be a big running week. Fine by me.
Last week I wrote about how I now welcome (cherish) my scheduled days off and don’t get so antsy about not working out. Today has been a little different – I guess the fact that it’s a “scheduled” off day is somewhat off-set by the fact that it was still an unexpected one. I’m happy for the off-day, but feeling a bit anxious, etc. I just have to keep in mind that my body thanks me for this more than my head will ever realize.