My recovery week ended last night with a silent reflection on my previous training goals and a glance into the next 9-week training session ahead. The week was an amazing opportunity to rejuvenate on so many levels, although admittedly, I missed the hardcore workouts that I had grown used to over the previous 10 weeks. Nevertheless, it was a wonderful chance to catch up with some very understanding (!) friends, do a gear check, get a massage and even do some upgrading.
With this said, I am very excited to have obtained some new gear that I hope will benefit me in November. I have taken off the MTB two-sided pedals or what I have considered my "training wheels" and now have the carbon Look Keo pedals with carbon Shimano shoes. I also upgraded my clincher tires to tubular with the sleek Bontrager Wheelsets. Hopefully, all of these things will increase my speed and efficiency and decrease the workload on my legs in preparation for the long run that follows the 112-mile bike. I do wonder though how long before I bust my tail with all of these changes at once...undoubtedly, it will happen in the presence of a BIG group...doesn't a wipeout always happen with an audience?
In closing, I would just like to say that I am thankful for the week off but ready to hit it hard this week and in the weeks ahead. I am holding out for warmer weather and some much warmer, outdoor training rides. I can say that my recovery weeks will continue to include "reconnecting" AND "rebooting" with a massage...yeah for Urban Nirvana in Lexington!!! To my wonderful friends and family, thank you for your patience, understanding and support. You rock!
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