Neurologically deranged…

that’s me, according to our common Chiropractor, Dr. Julie Potter.  I had my first appointment with Dr. Potter since starting this training plan.  She called me deranged.  My neck was a mess, my foot had “crunchies,” and she said I was really working on trying to get shin splints.  Then there was the whole hip/sacrum spread thing.  She was trying to figure out how on earth the ligaments that hold the hip and sacrum in place got stretched.  I basically sprained my hips.  One theory is too much……. well you know. But then she said, you and Rob are training for an Ironman so that means you go to bed at 7 pm and don’t, you know….. we cracked up!! (the Youtube video about becoming an Ironman)

I just read Pam’s post and thought, man… she stole my thunder.  I was going to fill you all in on the fatigue this morning.  After our swim yesterday, 30 minute run on the treadmill and kettlebell and core work – I was famished.  We had ordered a pizza, but I couldn’t wait.  I dug into the fruit loops to tied me over.  🙂

The bike this morning was definitely more of that mental training.  The last 15 minutes of our hour and 15 minute ride we played mind games.  I said, “we have 3 more 5-minute segments.”  Pam added, “that will be about 3 more sets of commercials.”  It worked.  Kept our minds busy enough to pedal right through those last minutes.  I am finding myself enjoying this evening of no workouts.  Of course I am blogging here instead of being productive doing my schoolwork.  I have 2 whole more hours before I have to hit the bed (I really don’t go to bed at 7, 9 is my goal), so I will get to working those genetic problems for my AP Biology class.

I am looking forward to the weekend for a couple of key reasons.  The swim and run tomorrow will be followed by our new tradition of Friday night dinners at a team members house.  Friday means the start of the weekend, which means wine.  Saturday morning we will double with our swim run.  After the great food last weekend at the Blue Moon, we are heading back up to Onalaska for our workout and a great meal!

Until Sunday……. have a great weekend everyone!