Top of the Key

Woke up to another cold, cold morning. Still icy on the roads, but can’t bear to run a treadmill in a gym for more than a few miles. So i braved the cold and dark with my new headlamp, and got in a solid 6 miles. 5 miles in z2 at about an 8:30 pace. Legs actually felt a bit heavy, but I’m sure taking off 2 days from running was the source. Swam right away at the pool, all drills. Tried to stay relaxed and kept a long stroke. My upper back is tight again, the same area that was cupped a few weeks ago. Making an acupuncture appt again so we can bleed out the bad blood.

5pm: 22 miles on the bike
Had to move my bike a bit earlier because we’re heading out to dinner for New Years. But got in the 22 mile OD ride. I rode it all on the cranks, and legs felt heavy still, not really a smooth ride. But grinded through it. Hopefully tomorrow’s brick will be more solid. Today was a good one though, and tomorrow will be even better..first day of the new year. Can’t beat it.

Now, for some resolutions. I try not to make a ton of them, because you really can’t do them all really well. so a few that come to mind:

1. Learn to play the guitar, instead of watching a tv show, take that time to learn a new skill, and woo the ladies, right? Not sure how to go about it, do i hire a professional? can it be done on the internet?
2. Plan more time with Jess, Harry, Lhasa and Weke…i know, for those that know me, it may seem that’s all i do, leaving the home sometimes just to go to Whole Foods or the gym…but there’s always room for more.
3. Build up my web design business again and focus on 1 new client per month, and do it really, really well.
4. Run more…something I’ve started already doing, but want to keep at it because i’m now a devout believer that in triathlon, it’s “all about the run”
5. Stay in touch with family more, maybe a call every month? I have 3 brothers and 1 sister, it’s possible to talk more, just a phone call away.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!