Friday, November 19

Wet commute and training info.

Hello everybody!

Yesterdays workout was good, but the commute home sucked! Went to the YMCA thinking it wasn't going to rain till mid afternoon. After all, that is what the internet and weatherman said. Anywho.....I commuted to the YMCA by the singlespeed, with no rain gear. 15 minutes into my 2 hour stairmaster workout, the skies unleashed their furry, and it has not let up yet. It's been raining for 12 hours straight. It's supposed to continue for the next day or so. After my workout I had to huff it home all soaking wet. NOT FUN! I hope not to catch a cold.

Today, it's back to the "Y" to finish up week 2 of my 3 week "prep" period. I am feeling very motivated, which is a good thing in November. I am planning on hitting up the bike workouts come December 4th. That is when the indoor group rides begin. They are held at The House of Pain, otherwise known as Congdon Printing. These rides rock......about 15 people all suffering with one thing in mind.....Kill the group rides come spring.

Now for some more important training information. Below is a list of overtraining indicators.....both physical and behavioral.

PHYSICAL
Reduced Performance
Constant Fatigue
Weight Change
Increased Thirst
Morning HR Change
Muscle Soreness
Swollen Lymph Glands
Diarrhea
Injury
Infection
Amenorrhea
Decreased Exercise HR
Slow Healing of Cuts

BEHAVIORAL
Apathy
Lethargy
Depression
Poor Concentration
Changes in Sleep Pattern
Irritability
Decreased Libido
Clumsiness
Sluggishness
Craving for Sugar


That is it for now. I am off to lift weights. Remember to rest as hard as you train!

I wonder what the Salsa Queen is up to?

Out.

Jeff Kerkove said at 6:02 AM :: ::