Nice bike ride with Adam H. up Millcreek Canyon. The mountain bikers and hikers were out in full force. Perfect July day.
Bike Miles: 32.00
Comments
From Rob Murphy on Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 12:58:10 from 24.10.249.165
Way to just throw away 100% of your hard earned fitness by taking FOUR WHOLE DAYS OFF after a marathon.
What are you thinking?
From Fritz on Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 13:06:11 from 65.100.192.74
I know. What am I thinking? Yes, I probably could have run a bit starting Thursday and it would have been completely miserable and unproductive. Instead I gave my joints the rest they needed and still got in some good aerobic workouts. Crazy, huh? I will probably run tomorrow, however, so I can save the last 1% that I haven't lost.
Can you explain why people think they lose running fitness when they take a few days off from running? I do agree that you can lose fitness just sitting on your butt for several days.
From Rob Murphy on Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 13:16:51 from 24.10.249.165
It's Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. That and fear of seeing a zero in their running log.
From Jake K on Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 13:24:45 from 67.177.11.154
Some of us just get bored, too :-)
If only there was a consistent summer snowpack - then I would just ski on days after races!
From Andrea on Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 13:28:56 from 67.177.11.154
I don't know anyone on this blog that has OCD.....
From Fritz on Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 13:33:26 from 65.100.192.74
Rob asked the question. :) We all like different activities and I just choose to do something else I like (biking) after races because my body doesn't feel like running. Each to their own, right?
From Rob on Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 13:54:18 from 204.15.86.95
Fritz, I have learned a lot from watching your blog. I used to think I had to run every day. Of course I don't seem to get the same results from cross training as you but it sure has been nice not being completely injured all the time.
From Jake K on Sat, Jul 28, 2012 at 13:59:58 from 67.177.11.154
I think you said the key thing.... You gotta have FUN! And when fun = biking, skiing, etc. it's just a bonus for your overall fitness :-)
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