Here's the definition of optimism. Going to the pool for your swim workout and expecting to see this.
Yup! Just off to the left of the picture you would find the one and only person besides myself that was at the pool at around 2 pm last Thursday. That was the lifeguard! About once every 4 or 5 years this happens, and while it didn't last long, it was a sweet feeling. This is perhaps the first and only time I've shared a pic of the water hole I've spent so much time at the last 5 years. While it's not perfect I suppose I should be grateful to have it less than 10 minutes from my home.
Anyway, while dreaming of this happening on a consistent basis is probably way beyond optimistic, I do generally feel pretty good right now. In the last 10 days I have run 35 kms twice, done 4 very hard bike workouts, and swam and did my weights 4 times each. More importantly however is that all of the workouts were completed, if now with ease, at least under some semblance of control, and in every case I was ready for the next one when it came due. So far I'm happy with my 8 day schedule, and I may well carry it beyond the marathon which is 2 weeks from today.
Today I did what I now call my easy ride. I endured 60 minutes at 212 watts. The fact that I call that my easy workout may give you some sense of why I am generally feeling optimistic. As a reference point, my test result half way through the program was 210 watts for 30 minutes....and that was rested!!
So onwards and upwards. It would be damn nice now if spring would only arrive eh??!!
And on the subject of quotes. Often I share peoples words because they express my thoughts in a far more effective way than I could possibly come up with. Sometimes I pass on quotes that triggered a new thought in my mind. But the very best ones are the ones that take me by surprise in that they completely turn my thinking around. Today's is one such.
“The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds; and the pessimist fears this is true.”---James Branch Cabell
I have always taken the greatest of pride in believing myself the eternal optimist. After reading what Mr Cabell has to say I think I need to look in the mirror!!!
Love
Peter
Yup! Just off to the left of the picture you would find the one and only person besides myself that was at the pool at around 2 pm last Thursday. That was the lifeguard! About once every 4 or 5 years this happens, and while it didn't last long, it was a sweet feeling. This is perhaps the first and only time I've shared a pic of the water hole I've spent so much time at the last 5 years. While it's not perfect I suppose I should be grateful to have it less than 10 minutes from my home.
Anyway, while dreaming of this happening on a consistent basis is probably way beyond optimistic, I do generally feel pretty good right now. In the last 10 days I have run 35 kms twice, done 4 very hard bike workouts, and swam and did my weights 4 times each. More importantly however is that all of the workouts were completed, if now with ease, at least under some semblance of control, and in every case I was ready for the next one when it came due. So far I'm happy with my 8 day schedule, and I may well carry it beyond the marathon which is 2 weeks from today.
Today I did what I now call my easy ride. I endured 60 minutes at 212 watts. The fact that I call that my easy workout may give you some sense of why I am generally feeling optimistic. As a reference point, my test result half way through the program was 210 watts for 30 minutes....and that was rested!!
So onwards and upwards. It would be damn nice now if spring would only arrive eh??!!
And on the subject of quotes. Often I share peoples words because they express my thoughts in a far more effective way than I could possibly come up with. Sometimes I pass on quotes that triggered a new thought in my mind. But the very best ones are the ones that take me by surprise in that they completely turn my thinking around. Today's is one such.
“The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds; and the pessimist fears this is true.”---James Branch Cabell
I have always taken the greatest of pride in believing myself the eternal optimist. After reading what Mr Cabell has to say I think I need to look in the mirror!!!
Love
Peter
I am so happy for you that your 8 day schedule,and workouts are working well for you. Amazing how the POwer of Positive Thinking attracts ones dreams and wishes into reality. Wishing you continued success and keep on keeping on.
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