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Having a bad day

I'm supposed to go for a bike ride with Edgar this morning, but I just don't think I'm up for it.  

I've already put in 180 miles this month, of which 130 miles have been at a pretty high intensity, and after yesterdays performance, on the speed workout, I just don't think I'm up for riding with Edgar, who always pushes me to perform at a high level.  

I probably shouldn't have ridden yesterday, since I wasn't feeling much better, but the sun was out early [which seems to be a rare occurrence as of late], and I didn't want to miss out on that.

I believe it was Dirty Harry who said, "a man has to know his limitations", and I think it's time I admitted I've reached mine.

Hopefully I'm just feeling my age, which a good days rest should cure, and it's not something more sinister. I'm not due for another blood test for two more weeks, and I'm not interested in getting any bad news, any too soon. 

Anywaze, I'd better text Edgar right now, in case he needs an excuse not to ride as well.
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Tricia said…
It seems like you are pushing real hard, have you done some recovery miles. I am sure it is your body just saying HEY!!!!! I need a little rest so we can grow those muscles.

Hang in there, a week of low intensity recovery miles is probably all you need.
12:50 AM
Becky said…
So, how ya doing today?
7:06 AM
Marc said…
Better, despite my anxiety on Friday, and doing "some" hard miles yesterday.

This morning I did a short 36 mile jaunt down the coast, as a recovery ride (as suggested by Tricia) instead of the club 80 miler which I know would have done me in.

Tomorrow morning will be another even easier ride to Newport Beach for coffee.

Hopefully after that, I'll be ready for work on Tuesday (if you need me, hint) :) , and some racing in the afternoon.
8:07 AM
Gerry said…
Hey we passed you on Sunday 0745. You were outside the park on PCH. Why didn't you rdie with the club?
11:09 PM
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