Training Log Archive: kissy

I was feeling much better today, so I went for a morning hike in Jockey Hollow. It was pretty chilly, but once I got going, it was fine. The parking lot area was quite crowded, but as soon as I got out on the trails, it was better. I went on some trails that I hadn't been on since the summer/fall storms, and I was surprised at the complete mess that I found. Some pretty big trees had come down, several across the trail (they'd been cut up by now), and the woods were just totally blocked by downed branches and barberry bushes. It did not look very orienteering-friendly at all.

My bike was finally done being fixed at the bike shop, so I picked it up today. I had a little mishap back when SF and I returned from our trip through the Carolinas, and I forgot that my bike was on the roof as I pulled into my garage. Yikes!! In bike vs. garage, the garage always wins. I totally shredded the fork, so I needed a new one of those. Plus a new saddle, and some brake repairs. My mechanic felt sorry for my stupidity and gave me a discount, which was very nice, and now I have a working bike again. He also gave me some tips on how to remind myself that my bike is up top. However, I think I'll just keep my bike *in* the car for awhile just to be safe. Plus, I need a new bike rack since the other one folded like an accordion in the mishap.

I woke up this morning, ready to bike again, but as soon as I got out of bed, I doubled over in pain. My entire abdominal area, from side to side, was extremely painful. Just walking was bad. I got back in bed and laid in the fetal position for another hour or so and tried again, but it was still bad. So, I didn't go into the office, and just stayed in bed all day with my laptop. Eventually, things got better but it was a pretty bizarre episode.

A morning ride on the trainer. I'm going to try to go back to doing some sort of morning activity since the after-a-grueling-day-at-work routine isn't working out so well.

I'm finally back home, so I went for a hike in Jockey Hollow. I used my hiking poles today and felt more stable. I've also decided it's time to get a knee brace, so I'll call about that tomorrow.

It was unbelievably warm, and I was a bit overdressed, but it felt great to be outside.

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