Fit and Vicious

My new shirt, compliments of my great boss :)

I don't feel particularly vicious sometimes, but this is a good reminder to know that I can be.

My rest weekend ends early tomorrow morning, I'm counting today as part of that rest. The back is "uncomfortable" when I try to jog steps or pick up too much. When I'm honest with myself I realize just how much this has limited me. My strength and flexibility are falling off. I feel so far behind!  

The triathlon I thought I could do in September isn't looking too good. By the time I recover from Kettle and start training again...all this time away from the pool and off the bike will really leave me at the bottom of the build-up. 

Even though I rested, I'm still tired but I'm chalking that up to mental stress. 

This is my last big week, then a taper. And I'm starting it with fatigue and discomfort.

GET POSITIVE!!!!!!!!!!!

I've worked so hard for this goal, and it's coming right up! I've got this last week to polish off preparations, I've narrowed the list of to-do's down to just a few questions. I've discovered new nutritions, and learned a lot about what I can do in terms of running slower to conserve energy and stay fueled. The weather is warming up and I can finally simulate what the race might be like. 

It's not  all sunshine and rainbows (although it did rain this morning, a wonderfully calm and quiet rainfall to enjoy) there's plenty of good to appreciate.