Sharping the saw...

I'm so proud of myself on sticking to my post race recovery plan. I've been active, but not pushing it. My legs were still sore today and I decided that after 3 days in a row of active recovery I'm going to take today off from training. I have a long bike and run this weekend and I want to be recovered enough to do them.

It worked out well because I was able to attend an Entrepreneur Organization information evening and do some reading. I'm finding that joining the Oakville Chamber and getting involved with other organizations is improving my perspective and helping me to establish a more broad business network. Since moving to Toronto, I really haven't gotten out much and developed a business network like I had in Winnipeg.

I used to read business books all the time, then about 6 years ago I stopped. I decided to start reading again to help me gain some new perspectives, motivate and keep positive. It's not like I lack those qualities, but, like triathlons, you constantly need to commit yourself to personal growth in order to reach your goals.

I got a call to day from my son Reid "Spielberg", he broke the video camera, which is his most prized possession. He was really freaked out and didn't know what he was going to do without a video camera. You would have thought he lost his arm. 

I asked him what happened and he said he only dropped it 5 inches on the counter top. Luckily it is still under warranty and the manufacturer is going to fix it. Even with that, I can't get him off my back because now he wants to know when he's going to get it back. 

Recovery Rest Day - No training