Day 5 - the academic toll

I knew that starting grad school and my 2010 season in the same week would be rough. I was right. I've been staying on track with all my workouts and my academics (I've read 491 pages, written 16 papers (48 total pages), and submitted work at 5am daily this week), but it is taking it's toll. I'm tired. There is a reason I recommend that students avoid 2 week accelerated winter classes.
Yesterday was the first time on the bike in a while and the 18 mile commute home was solid, 18.2 mph average speed, but it sapped what little I had left. The beer and pizza I consumed while staying up to watch the BCS Championship totally did me in for the week. I moved today's workout till this evening and WILL get it done.

Friday PM - Squats, leg press, step ups, lunges (4x12) + core work

Actions are louder than words

I think I'm in denial. I keep telling myself, and others, that I don't know what 2009 will bring, but my actions over the past several weeks might be telling the real story. First, I got hooked up with a triathlon trainer/coach. He's been breaking me, building me back up, breaking me again, and all along the way giving me new ideas for 2009. Then, in what I consider the loudest action, I bought a new toy.

one of these things is new

Yes, I bought a trainer. When I got back into mountain biking last year I never thought it would lead to this. I'm quickly entering dangerous territory. If I ever buy one of these it is time for an intervention. Please.

Last night I went about setting up my riding space. Thanks to all those in the blog world I had a pretty good idea of what this should look like. Riding inside with the laptop and Netflix on demand is way more appealing right now than riding on the road.
Thursday: 2 mile run / 30 min on trainer