The End of Summer

Well, the summer's over... and I'm still fat. Sure I'm less robust than I once was but I'm nowhere near where I need to be yet. Cyclocross season is right around the corner and it's time to ramp up the training. One success this summer is that I built up a decent base. There a quite a few miles in my legs and they're ready for the intense intervals I have planned. My team's cross practice started last week. The cold I have right now was just beginning so I couldn't go too hard but it was good to get back on the cross bike. I'm a teacher so a back to school cold is to be expected I just didn't expect it before school even started. Once I'm feeling better I will restart my morning regime of hitting the elliptical trainer. Since cross involves hopping off the bike and running I will be mixing in some hill running intervals as well. I haven't been able to do any weight training or core work since my mountain bike crash but I think my ribs are finally back to 100% so I will be mixing that in as well. More details on my planned intervals next time.