KSH - I know that feeling - I just started mountain biking and while there are times I am completely terrorized by a wee rock or an old dropped log, I do have these moments where I feel like I've been possessed by some "athlete" who actually knows what she is doing. I am trying to get more of that.

But rest is totally crucial to that. Overtraining is just bad all around.

I had two little surgeries this summer so far and was not allowed to ride or run for about a week after each. So I had a slow start to my program but indeed after that rest week I was faster/better and more confident.

So rest and dream of runs to come!

Anyhow, today it is threatening lightening / downpours so I did 10 sets of 5 flights of stairs in my building at work. Half run, half walk. All sweat! I don't know what that equals in mileage.