Lessons I have learned: water helps everything. The water was always therapeutic for me, something was wrong, in I would jump and lap after lap the problem became smaller and the solution became clearer and I always felt better, no matter the problem. This is still the case to a certain extent. I am no longer the nice smooth, efficient swimmer I once was, but a swim still has the same effect. In a similar fashion, drinking water has an ability to make all problems seem smaller- maybe not financial, familial or relationship problems, but hunger, fatigue, lack of sleep, during a workout, a shift, and just in day to day life, if I well hydrate, these problems seem a whole lot less daunting.
Second night on is always easier, but I made a point of keeping myself well hydrated last night and it made all the difference. My stomach was less upset, and I left this morning tired but with enough energy to go to breakfast with a really good friend I haven't seen in quite a while. This, of course, meant that I skipped the workout because the eggs and toast (mmmmm!) were settling into my stomach and I was too busy enjoying this little bit of a treat. :) BUT, I did redeem myself, went home and got a few hours of sleep and then got on the bike.
I flipped on OnDemand and watched the latest episode of my new guilty pleasure (Revenge) and did sprint intervals on the trainer, focusing on cadence, something I can't seem to do while I am on the road. It was a good ride, broken up by some core work, and all in all, very happy with it. Now I am rehydrating and winding down, considering showering and heading back to bed for a few hours- back to work tonight.
I have to get to the pool in the morning, so I need to really commit to that, I haven't been in quite a while and I really need to get back in the water and work out some kinks, mental and physical.
For now, banana and water in the sunshine... who cares what comes next? :)
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