Completing the microcycle

It's been pretty well established since at least the mid 80s that training is optimized by 2-4 day cycles of training followed by a day of rest. This is callled a microcyle. These are combined into a macrocycle of increasing length and intensity of training over 3-5 weeks followed by an easy rest week. I don't have much trouble putting two days of training together, but I'm more often than not ready for the rest day after that. In an effort to get back up to peak fitness quickly I'm commited to the 3 day microcycle through the next three week. Three days ago I did the gym and a fixie commute, two day ago I did an hour and a half on the road, and yesterday three and a half hours on the road in very foggy conditions. It was difficult as I didn't feel at all fresh which really takes the fun out of it. Luckily I planned the ride with Karl my normal training partner. I find I'm much less likely to punk out if I'm with someone and we've agreed on a certain length of ride. I feel pretty good today - no muscle soreness or fatigue so maybe it was more mental than physical lethargy yesterday. Sleeping ten hours last night didn't hurt either I'm sure.