The Disconnect

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Honestly, Linda, I think you're wholly undestimating the toll the miles you typically do can take. You don't need to go all out to wear yourself out. The mileage itself (and if I remember correctly, you had almost 7k miles last year which, for Chicagoland, is amazing) is certainly enough to lead to overtraining. Add in all the other gym workouts you do and the fact that you have some bike fit issues and, frankly, I'm sort of surprised you don't feel "disconnected" more often than you do. Add, further, the stress of your sister's illness and I'd be inclined to tell you take it easy more often than you do.

In fact, I am going to go out on a limb and encourage you to take it easy. Bodies and brains need rest and recovery to be at their best.

Thanks Indy...yeah, I guess when you put it that way...it does makes sense. Sometimes I think hearing/reading it from others, puts it all into perspective. And you are right on all counts...I did ride very close to 7k miles last year, I do continue to have some bike fit issues, and my sister's illness has been a source of stress. I'm actually glad that you pointed all of those things out to me, because now I won't feel guilty if I allow myself to take it easy now and then. Thanks for saying exactly what I needed to hear.

Linda