Right now I have nothing but time on my hands, I start my assistentship August first, and classes the 24th, so that will force some reduction in my training. I have a lot of time on my hands this summer and really want to have a good base heading into this school year, as it's going to be my only shot at a college racing season (Mt. and road).

I feel guilty about a rest day if I feel I have not "done my best" that week, no matter what the numbers say. Weeks when I really have done my best (even with less milage), I take total rest days with no problem. Similarly, I cannot relax with the thesis hanging over my head. I guess I need to just let it go those weeks I feel I've somehow "slacked."

Thanks for all the encouragement!