Today was more fun in the sun. I did a nice 4k swim in the A.M. with the Master's. Those guys really bang out the yards, no screwing around. At home I had some pancakes, coffe, cantaloupe and a banana. While I let that digest I cleaned the bike a bit to get ready for another day in the saddle. The wind was picking up and clouds rolling in. The forecast called for rain late in the day so I wanted to get out the door quick.
My ride took me out to Mt. Lemmon for the first time. It was an hour and forty five until I hit the climb, so I wasn't going to the top. Even if I wanted to go to the top, the big sign saying that there is ice at mile 12 told me I wasn't going to. So I pushed up to mile 5 and turned back down. The wind was nasty on the return trip and it was a 2 hour push just to get home. I kept it steady and just ignored the wind. Coming into the house I wanted to dive into a bowl of cereal. Instead I got out the door for a solid hour. After struggling through the first 30 minutes, I reached for my gel only to find that I had forgotten it at home! My world practically came apart. I made it home to a salad with chicken, some recovery drink, a nice shower and a bowl of
cereal. Then it was the best time of the day, time to go for my massage!
Ah the sweet smell of massage oil. Mark at Massage Envy was my hero today and really put me back together. Sometimes you get a therapist that is all about the fluff and buff, not Mark. He knew what I meant when I asked for a good flushing and not too deep. It was just what I needed.
Dinner was some salmon, red potatoes and yams, sauteed veggies, and 2 salads. Green tea and a small glass of red wine topped it off. It's going to be an early night as tomorrow is another early morning of swimming.