Last night we watched a movie as a family, all of us, Alice, Alyssa and Reid. It was a horror movie. We were in the basement, all the lights out, watching the 61 " TV and getting startled when they do those scary things, like a cat jumping out of nowhere into a scene.
It was fun, it reminded me of when I was younger and it was just Alice and I. Our weekends consisted of us walking down the street to the video store and renting a movie and watching it that night. The store we'd go to was called "Video 1001" and they had the best popcorn in a bag I've ever tasted. The bag was long and narrow and about 3 feet long. It looked like you were carrying a surfboard down the street.
It was very romantic. Spending a quiet night at home, watching a movie in the dark and eating popcorn. Last night all those memories flooded back to me. Those are the best moments. It feels so right and anyone can have them.
I got to bed at midnight and had a good 9 hour sleep. When I woke up, I shuffled downstairs, my legs were so sore. Alice said I didn't look good, she said I looked hungover. The training has been beating me up. I've also been retaining lots of water which I chalk it up to muscle repair and eating "Old Dutch" Salt & Vinegar Chips.
This was the week with the highest amount of training miles on my schedule. Now it will slowly go down until Clearwater. You don't know how much I'm looking forward to this season ending. I'm also dreading indoor bike training over the winter for Ironman China. I still can't fathom what a 7 hour indoor bike ride is going to feel like. I'm starting to wonder if I should get a Compu-trainer. John Barclay keeps telling me how great it is. I wonder if it really makes a difference?
Today I let my legs warm up for a couple of hours and then went for my run. I chose a different route today, I was getting so bored with my regular route. I love running in the Escarpment but lately the traffic has been so bad. I can't tell you how many cars have almost side swiped me. My greatest fear is me having a misstep and falling into a car bumper. I now look at the road and my feet when a car goes by, just to be safe.
I had a good run, it was a beautiful day, about 8 C with very little wind. Everyone was out for Sunday ride, bikes and cars. When I got back I set up my SAD lamp beside the bed. This week I'm going to start using it. EME posted a great idea to my blog and suggested I put it on a timer.
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Hi B
I agree with John, the computrainer is great especialy during winter.
It is just not the same doing your indoor bike ona normal roller, I think that'time wasting if you compare it with th CT.
They have so many CT courses you can ride, I'll have a look but I'm sure China will be loaded already.
Good luck with the training during winter.
Although our winters is not nearly as cold as yours, I've just been there and it sucks
J
Okay, I'm starting to get convinced. I'm going to have to try John's, if it's good, I'll have to get a second job and buy one.
B
P.S. J, looking forward to reading your race report.
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