Man! Today was so hot outside (ok, balmy, windy, warm) I had to take off my long sleeve t-shirt and run with just my vest on. I looked like Rambo with my earmuff and vest (why is it the only day you have to strip or wear otherwise strange ensembles the whole neighboorhood is out by 6:00 a.m.?). I had such a great day yesterday. I finally felt on top of my energy level and this morning I woke up at 5:00 absolutely ready to take it on. I'm finally feeling more rested and recovered. I'd guess it was because I didn't run S,S,M and then I biked on W. I think the days off have helped me get the exhaustion under control. I don't know how people go race to race so soon--I wish I could--It's the funnest part of running. But I can't hack it (or I can't as long as I have other things to do that matter, like fix meals, work, boss my kids around, soccer/homework/school play/piano). I only have so much energy now-a-days. However, were I to redo this whole last month, I would have been on my bike M,W,F for 2-3 weeks post marathon. I think my recovery would have gone better, and my fitness level would not have diminished to such a degree. Because now I've got my energy level under control, I am totally out of shape and weight a million pounds. (Note to self about next post-race recovery period). Heading out now to run around the lake in Austin and paddleboard on the Colorado River. I hope it stays in the 80's there. | 