I did it. I took 48 hours of unscheduled rest. I've never done that before and I'm not feeling guilty about it. Physically and mentally I was feeling over-trained and getting burnt out.Tomorrow I start 6 weeks of speedwork and today I decided to go for a massage. The main reason was my legs are tight and I'm feeling Planters Fascias coming on. I'm not sure if it is for certain or just phantom pains. In either event, I figured a massage wouldn't hurt.
In retrospect, it wouldn't surprise me if it was Planters Fascias. Even though I haven't had it in years because I stretch regularly, last week, over an 8 day period, I ran 97 kms. The week prior I didn't run as much because of a sore hamstring. Essentially, I went from 29 kms one week to 97 kms the following week. I didn't realize that until after the fact, when I was trying to figure out why my legs were so tight with a hot spot under my left foot. I also did 800 km of training in only 17 days, which also probably didn't help.
During the massage, I had no knots in my leg or calve muscles, but they were tight and my quads were tender when she did some deep tissue work. I was grimacing big time. Between yesterday's hot bath and today's massage I hope they do the recovery trick. I'll know tomorrow when I do my bike speedwork. Although the real test will be during Thursday's running speedwork. I'm mentally looking forward to getting back to training tomorrow.
Changing gears, I got the final black and white design for the P.F.G. Triathlon Club (Previously Fat Guys Triathlon Club). It has some subtleties built into it. I told the designer I wanted the logo to tell a story of transformation. If you look closely, the swimmer starts fat, you see some of the weight loss on the bike and on the run he is one lean triathlon machine.
A full color version is being worked on. My plan is to put the colour logo on shirts and gifts and allow people to buy them off Cafepress under http://www.cafepress.ca/pfgtriclub. I believe they print and ship all over the world. The only membership requirement to join the PFG Triathlon Club is to have been a previous fat guy. I put a black and white one up as a test, but wait for the color versions and more products.
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B
Great PFG logo, I like it. Can't wait to buy a shirt. Glad you enjoyed the massage, at the right time they are awesome. Hope the Planter don't get worse. Mine is still there and it is a real pain in the "foot".
Glad to see the weight is coming down, good on you
J
J, glad you like it and I'm hoping the color version is going to look great. I'll keep you posted for sure. Thanks for the props, I'm trying to control my diet big time.
B
Awesome logo B! Will wait for the official release and stock up on some PFG gear! Massage is your friend.
Thanks M.
J, forgot to mention. Great line "pain in the foot". I laughed.
B
Love the logo! Wouldn't that look great on a tri suit :)
R, so true. Maybe will make some or take orders for some cycling jerseys.
Love the design!!! Now I am even MORE motivated to do a Tri!
I love it! How about girls who started off the same way...could we order too?
I, already one step ahead of you. You can definitely get a fat guys shirt, but I'm doing a fat Gals logo and shirts as well.
B
D, glad you like it.
take care of the pains! sounds like u have it under control! as a PFG cant wait for the shirt! cafe press has it all! great logo!
J, thanks. The rest helped, gave me some time to set up P.F.G as well. haha.
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