Take it easy

Waking up this morning feeling tired, but also loose and painfree, was yet more proof that targetted rest or taking it easy is the best way to get strong and healthy. Yesterday my entire left side from the hip to the knee was sore and the tightness spread all the way to my ankle. As much as I wanted to stay on the program for the week and go hard and hilly I instead rode on the flats in a baby gear for just an hour or so. All day Advil as well as a longer stretching regime in the evening was the frosting to this recovery cake. I can actually feel my legs itching for a long hard ride today. Desire for the workout is the only way to actually improve and being healthy and rested are the engines of that desire.