HE LENT ME THAT

I'M RELIGIOUS by nature. It shows up in almost everything i do: work, fitness, learning. If I find a practice or ritual the inspires me, keeps me on track, or changes me... ... I'm down for incorporating good stuff. When my pal showed up on Ash Wednesday with the traditional mark on his forward, I asked him... ... What are you giving up for Lent? Sugar. I was impressed, and inspired. Giving up one of our most addictive drugs ain't easy. Join me. Uh, not really my thing. But, after a few weeks I thought... ... You know what, that's not a bad idea. So, I gave up sleep. Not, sleep sleep... ... sleeping in. Getting up at 530am is easy for me about half the days of the week, the other half I'm more of a 6 or 630 wakeruppper. Because I follow the great Joe Friel's advice... ... I wake up when i'm done sleeping. I wanted to do it... for the discipline to get my day started earlier so I could get our and ride when it's sunny and warm ... to make a change for the better. Waking up naturally at 530am will happen simply by forcing it... ... eventually exhaustion makes early slumber easy. Viola! Change made... ... by Easter Morning. === 1647.75 hrs sleepPullups and Pushups10 minutes stretching93 (fitness per training peaks)40 min vision therapy https://www.strava.com/athletes/10248