"Still Learning"

I continue to get a feel for how complex training for endurance sports really is.  That doesn't mean that I understand the complexities better, just that I realize they are there.

Today was another of those days that convince me that I still have much to learn.  For some reason, and I wish I knew what it was, I felt great today.  Normally the day after my long workout I go to the pool for a while, and then try to run the 6 km trail, with "try" being the operative word. The best I generally manage is a slow, painful walk/jog.

Not today!  While I certainly was not fast I did indeed feel normal, and ran the entire loop without any real discomfort.  How come?  After my longest, toughest workout of the entire schedule I feel good??

While I would indeed like to understand it better, for now I'm just gonna take it for what it's worth.  It definitely contributes to the notion of just 'feeling different' that I described yesterday.

At this time of day exactly four weeks from now, I should be within 3 kms the finish line of Ironman Canada 2012!

(swim 1000 metres, 6 km trail run)

"To know yet to think that one does not know is best;
Not to know yet to think that one knows will lead to difficulty. "---Lao-Tzu

Love

Peter