Well ladies,
After some reflection today and a little self analysis that included a heart to heart with myself and the DH, it seems that I did not take enough time off at the end of my race season and that the aches and pains that I am feeling can be directly attributed to coming back too soon.

I think I knew it deep down inside, but who listens to me anyway. So here are the steps I have come up with today to help dig myself out of this hole.

1. I am not participating in the race next weekend. I never really wanted to do it. I was in for support of the other riders in my group. I can still go be supportive friend. The thought of pushing hard right now holds no appeal to me.

2. Rest for the next two weeks. Activity will include walks in the park where I love to run. Great trails. Nice colors right now. Maybe some yoga.

3. Nothing that resembles, sounds, looks or smells like training until Dec.

4. Return to activity in November. Limit any group mt bike rides that could potentally turn in to a hammer fest. Work on skills. Play. Ride for fun.

5. Start some lite jogging in November. No watch, no schedule. Turn my walks in to a walk/jog session.

6. Return to the pool to work on skills. No yardage.


That is what I have so far.

It is in writing...you are my witnesses.....

I really want to do this right. I am mad at myself for digging the hole in the first place.