Balance

It's April 1! I can't believe I've already been back in training for 2 months. How time flies.

Today I'm thinking a lot about balance. Paula Newby Fraiser wrote a nice article on this which was included in the ironman training program I am following again this year.

Last week was filled with a tough week at work, and in training--turned up the bike trainer resistance again. Then yesterday a race.

So I need to be a little mature about this, and realize that I have to balance these training/ racing/ and life stresses out for optimal recovery and health--both mental and phsyical.

I opted out of 2 different half marathons today. Instead I ran 2 mile loops in my neighborhood x 2 hrs 15 minutes with a aide station set up in my mailbox. Loops you say???? How boring! But think about the mental edge gained by doing loops!! It was a quiet Sunday morning, spent in zone 1-2, fueld by perpetum and endurolytes. Pushups, Pullups, ect afterwards to build some core strength mixed in with laundry, billpaying, and dishes! Then a nice hike in the forest with Peter and the dogs. Will top this off with a short swim right after I hit the grocery store.

So was able to mix in some light traiing with relationship and housework, which in terms of recovery and longevity I think will do more for me than redlining it again today and throwing my life all out of kilter.