I have been gathering that after the racing season and before the next racing season, is the off season. That seems pretty logical. On or off, there is no tri. Wait. Do or not do, there is no pie. Wait!! No!
I've been trying to read about what exactly to do during this time. It seems like it's a time to get stronger. Build base. Maybe work on strengthening weaknesses? Thanks to the glorious internet, I've read warnings about not sloughing through miles and miles on the bike trainer, or in the pool, or running. But somehow it's also not time for training.
It's kind of left me confused about how I should approach these days. Taking things I've read into consideration, I've also gone back to my own thoughts and knowledge about my own body (and how I handle things) to try to figure out how to handle this Season of Pie. At the same time, I'm trying to figure out how to work from home, not go crazy, and when to train during the day. It's time for experimentation for a while, at least through September perhaps.
Last week I made a schedule, completely color coded and everything. I based it on how I naturally work during the day. I know I'm super uber lucky to be able to do this. Clients still come first, but I can allocate my time how I need. It worked ok, but left me feeling a little scattered. I felt like I was everywhere all day every day.
I like bigger chunks of time to spend on work, and prefer smaller breaks like a meal or a walk to break up the day vs. training. Mostly. I do like a lunch run though.
This week, the experiment will be to make my days less scattered. And, to combat the urge to stay in pajamas and not shower until who knows when, I've decided I'll get up every day and just go to the gym. I had a thought that if I got up in the morning, LEFT THE HOUSE and did something, then came back all dressed and ready to go, I'd feel better. Less lonely, energized, and ready to conquer some helvetica!
So this morning I swam. And I think it has worked out ok.
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