"Cruise Control"

I am trying my best to coast a little, knowing that I am in pretty decent shape, and that September 18th is still a long time away.  I still want to have intense workouts but other than some long runs, everything will be shorter than I am used to.  Strength and technique is the name of the game for the next couple of months.

As to cycling that means getting my old bike set up on the trainer where I can do the necessary drills with feedback from the computer.  It is actually a very cool thing that I will elaborate on once I get started with it. I have not taken advantage of it like I should have, but after my recent learning experience in Penticton I am motivated to do so. 

As to my favorite pastime, swimming, I continue to learn....just very freakin slowly.  I am determined however to figure it out.  I will continue to try to get in the pool at least 6 times per week, but I refuse to just do mindless lengths which I'm sure make me worse and worse. It is quite frustrating most days but my eternal optimism tells me to keep banging away.

As to weights that means 2 full body sessions every week that will take about 2 hours.  After about a month of adaptation I will switch to less repetitions with heavier weight than I have ever done.  I'm pretty sure that this was an important missing ingredient and winter is the time to do it.  

As to my blog I admit to coming close to putting it on hold for a while but was convinced otherwise by my lovely. I know it adds value to my life for a couple of reasons, not the least if which is the family and friend connections that I cherish, and that it helps me to maintain.  So I'm sorry but you will have to listen to me for a while yet.  Or....if you pay attention over the next couple of days perhaps you will get to read someone else's wisdom....hmmmm...

As to life in general....it goes on...

(swim drills, ride 25 kms)

"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough."---Mario Andretti

Love

Peter