Most of my co-workers looked at me funny when I went to run at lunch today because it was between -5 and 3 degrees F (depending on who you asked). BUT, it was incredibly sunny and no wind. SOOOO, I definitely went for it, and it was awesome. In fact, I was a bit too warm at times, namely the hills(!). Such a great run; these are the days I'm glad I run at lunch.
I felt great during the run. Of course, I took a week and a half off of the normal schedule, so I should have felt great. This morning's bike ride was great, too. Somehow, I could feel some fatigue in my legs from a long backcountry tour on Thursday followed by a full day of downhill (lift-served) on Friday (another great, sunny, COLD day!).
Today also marked the beginning of Phase 2 of my winter plan. The volume is upped once again by adding about 4,000-6,000 yards of swimming. We'll see how that goes.
I'm starting the year at 185 pounds, with a race weight goal of 170. The weight gain now is just a bit more than normal. I usually come in around 180-183 during the dead of winter, depending on how much skiing I've been doing.
My word for the year is CONSISTENCY. No kidding. I also got a great acronymn yesterday from Tera's uncle, whom I called but he was on the treadmill doing what he deemed BTN..."better than nothing." I figure a BTN is also a great way of maintaining consistency, going with the theory that very easy is better than nothing, which I know is debatable.
Anyway, here's to everyone for a Happy New Year!
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