tired

I was so excited to go out for my first official Pretzel Ride of the off-season, and it quickly turned into not so much fun. Why? My muscles are so sore. Fatigued. And the worst part about it is that I didn't even know it. Between racing sick in Rhode Island, not recovering enough during the week, stressing about my biochem exam, and my 5th street addiction, all this led to a very unhappy body. I need to stop. I need to rest. I need to listen to what my body is saying and not my ego. I didn't really realize that I've been racing for the past 6 months almost non-stop.

So, a little change of pace. I'm starting my new job on Monday, and will need to focus all of my energy on that. I'm leaving for Guam, Japan, and Palau in a couple weeks. Coach says no bike. For the first time, I am happy I won't be riding.