Multisport athletes are very lucky. I’m getting very tired of running, both mentally and physically. That’s as it should be as I’m reaching high levels of fatigue in the weeks before a race, and my legs feel like they’re in top condition (aerobically anyway, but there is some imbalance and tightness). The last two weeks have included 60km of running each week, which is a lot for me and is part of more than 15 hours of weekly training. I feel like I’m right on the edge of overdoing it. So add together fatigue, pre-race stress and inadequate sleep and you get what Jack calls a “crabby daddy”. He actually doesn’t mean it like that, instead just linking the words “Crabby Patty” (Spongebob Squarepants) and Daddy but he’s pretty accurate.
I’m loving the bike however, and thinking about how to significantly drop my swim times, so I’m not only concerned with running. This morning’s bike was an easy 50km with a tough hill (but I love those, seriously) and a tootle around next Sunday’s run race course. The weather is gorgeous today, and I only needed a long sleeve jersey. The headwind out was light and my legs are strong, and the run course looks great if there’s not a strong wind blowing come race day. This all brings much happiness to my brain, and completely changes my emotions. See, isn’t triathlon good for you?
I’m trying to drag Jack out on his bike this afternoon but he’s happy drawing. But Jack, it’s sunny outside!
