Bike instead of run. good idea.

BIKE 1:17 and 20 miles, 3x TGP intervals: 17:14, 16:39, 16:14 or something like that
COMMUTE 9.2 miles

The training plan called for 8 miles today, and it took ZERO convincing to ride today instead. Wow, is about all I can say on that. My level of fatigue, both mental and physical, combined with poor sleep and low appetite, have me in full need of rest.

So, last night I packed to ride instead of run. And I had ZERO doubt it was right, didn't set out run clothes too "just in case I felt up to a run instead". Nope. Ride.

Both left and right sides hurt/pain/discomfort in the hips. Left side is new and likely a compensation issue. The discomfort is right in the joint-space, the ball and socket. But not like I had with the labral tear. The right side, after some googling and testing seems to be a groin issue, involving an adductor (test of lying on affected side and lifting leg up off floor) as well as or connected to an abdominal muscle. Sit up don't hurt though, so I'm not as sure on that one. Either way, full rest on the run. Even walking can be uncomfortable at first.

The ride was great, I thought about inviting BE but wanted my Wednesday alone time with my music. The sun is rising later now, as I crossed Gravois at 5:55-ish it wasn't over the downtown horizon yet. Boo. Time marches on.

Goals were to get in 90-ish mins of aerobic work to replace the run, don't stand on the bike as that pushes the sore muscles, and don't overdo it in a bid to get a harder workout. All accomplished.

I could feel fatigue in my quads right away, and this was even worse later in the morning when I commuted in. Focused on bike form, big circles, whether I was doing anything different with the pain and discomfort. I had good interval times though, and I'm happy with the drops in time I had. Certainly no 15:14 like we had last week!

Should I run tomorrow? Think on it!! Remember, missing one run tomorrow will NOT ruin your race.