I suppose it was inevitable. I can always predict when I'm close to blowing up but my Superman complex prevents me from reacting appropriately. I went full speed ahead after the 30 km race and while I kind of hung in there for a few days it all came to a head on Saturday. Or actually probably even on Friday, when my legs started to get sore after a very short run. Because of the blowout on Saturday I took it easy on Sunday opting for swim and weights only. Then on Monday I did the bike warm up with high hopes, but never even attempted to do the workout. It would have been futile. Today I did nothing!!
Of course this has totally messed up my proposed schedule between now and the marathon. Clearly I will not be able to finish the bike program as planned. I'm still not entirely sure how I will proceed from here but one thing I am considering is to focus on the much needed long run element, and leave any intense cycling til after the race. Then perhaps I will try to start the last 5 week bike segment over again. We shall see.
For now I just want to get feeling strong again. Tomorrow I will try to ride easy and if that feels okay I will shoot for a long run on Thursday.
As usual the biggest hurdle is the mental one. Because of the extent of my obsession any setback feels like the end of the world!
Stay tuned for the next update to the madness.
Love
Peter
Of course this has totally messed up my proposed schedule between now and the marathon. Clearly I will not be able to finish the bike program as planned. I'm still not entirely sure how I will proceed from here but one thing I am considering is to focus on the much needed long run element, and leave any intense cycling til after the race. Then perhaps I will try to start the last 5 week bike segment over again. We shall see.
For now I just want to get feeling strong again. Tomorrow I will try to ride easy and if that feels okay I will shoot for a long run on Thursday.
As usual the biggest hurdle is the mental one. Because of the extent of my obsession any setback feels like the end of the world!
Stay tuned for the next update to the madness.
Love
Peter
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