MACS RULE!!

So I have been thinking about buying a new MacBook for some time. I grew up using Mac's and until about a year ago never owned a PC. Some of the best training software out there, like TrainingPeaks and CyclingPeaks were only PC compatible, so my hand was forced. Now they are coming out with Mac versions, thank heavens. But Mac was even one step ahead of them. The new Mac's have an Intel Duo Processor that allows the Mac to run Windows. This would solve my dilema and allow me to have one computer for everything.
So on Tuesday Courtney and I headed to the Mac store and came home with a new black MacBook. Yes, it rocks. The only hiccup was my inability to purchase the correct version of WIndows. At first I bought just an upgrade version, then I repeated that mistake (don't ask), then Courtney bought a Vista Home Premium, but you can't run that on Parallels, the third party program that allows you to run both OS's at the same time. So, today I finally installed WIndows XP and now can run PC and Mac program simultaneously.
Some may remember that I couldn't get my CompuTrainer to work. Well, a new Mac solves all. I installed the CT software on WIndows, plugged it all in and we are ready for lift off. It was a glorious moment for me. I am not the most technically savvy person, buying 4 versions of Windows proves that, so for me to get this straight in two days was a monumental feat. I also set up the new Canon printer we got for $10 bucks after the rebate and have it running via a Blue Tooth connection. It is like Heaven on earth.
I feel good too. I am definitely tired as my Wednesday ride was crap. I cut it short to 2 hours and ran only 20 minutes, all of which sucked. When you feel like that, follow your body's signals and either cut it short, or stop altogether. Mark Allen once said something to the effect of "you have to know what the signals your body sends you mean, and have the courage to follow them" That can be a hard thing to do. What opened my eyes to that was a run that I cut short in my lead up to IM AZ 2 years ago. It was my last long run, but 1 mile in I just didn't have it. I turned around, went home and went to bed. Doing that was one of the hardest things I did in training, but I trusted my body. On race day I was 100% ready and cracked 10 hours for the first time. Since then I have been much better at shutting it down when needed, no matter what the schedule says or how nice the weather is.
Today was much better. My swimming is better than ever and I am holding 1:15/100 yd. pace easily in the pool now. Of cource I am 3rd in line and getting a nice draft, but faster is faster. I went for an easy ride today as well. Heading out the door I thought 2 hours easy would be good. I cut that to just over an hour, stretched and took a nap. I didn't feel tired, but I was dead asleep for an hour.
I hope everyone in the Denver/Boulder area is enjoying the weather, we deserve it. Have a great weekend, but if you are tired, listen to your body, go layout and even out your tan.