Quick update
First I need to apologize, I had no idea that I’ve been so busy with life that I have not blogged in over a week.
In the last week and 1/2 I’ve definitely struggled with my workouts. Getting a cold that has now turned into a serious sinus infection is hindering my progress. I stepped back into things yesterday with a good solid workout on the legs. I feel that a good leg workout is a good way to get the legs ready for the cycling season. I’m not talking squats and leg press machines, I’m talking some serious leg exercises. Wall squats and lunges are two of the best ways to work the main muscle groups that will be challenged during a bike race. Don’t forget about the calf’s, those need to be developed as well. Group that type of workout with another body part (arms or back) and you have one solid workout.
I’ll try and get to the doc tomorrow as my nasal drainage is now green and freely flowing (weird). My 17 yr old son actually had to turn and look away at one point because he said it “grossed him out”. Weakness! I wanted to get back into the pool today, even though I felt like I had a fever along with the nasal congestion. However, I think someone upstairs was sending me a message as someone held a last minute “emergency meeting” right at the time I was supposed to be in the pool. Then my buddy came back early to report that the heater in the pool broke and they closed the pool for the day. All signs that I was not supposed to get in the pool today.
At this point I’ll get some rest tonight, attend an offsite meeting tomorrow, work to get in to see a Dr in the afternoon and then try and return to the pool on Thursday. If the heater is still down I’ll do a run in the afternoon and maybe get rid of some of this congestion. I’m looking forward to warmer weather so I can get outdoors and start some serious training. Maybe then I can start to scrub some of this weight.
