Nov 07, 2022

SHOULD WE BE RUNNING IN THE OFF-SEASON?

WHEN WE REALLY GET INTO CYCLING we tend to get really out of everything else, because time in the saddle always equals...

... time saved on raceday.

I often wonder if it's worth it.

While my watch alerts me nightly that my h.r. has fallen below 40 bpm...

... should we pursue more than a superefficient cardiovascular system?

There are sacrifices.

Have you tried...

... lately?

Sure, we can go all day doing almost anything...

... but, we often find ourselves pounding Advil the next day.

Over the weekend, Singing Andy started selling me hard on an Xterra Triathlon. I once again thought this over.

We should be able to easily run a couple of miles, and not be in traction the next day.
Same goes for a basic 1/2 hour swim.

C'mon do it.

I dunno.

It'll be fun!

Ugh.

Surfergirl, do you wanna do it?

Sure, why not?

Todd?

Alright, alright. I'm in.

Today was my first run.

15 minutes for the first mile of halfwalking and halfrunning...

... lots of room for improvement.

Funny thing is I don't really hurt, yet.

Maybe tomorrow or maybe there's more to RaceDay Ready™...

... than meets the Oakleycovered eye.

I did go all Rocky on the first run, singing Take It Back, with the beanie on.

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