Awesome, awesome week out in the sun of St George. Got in lots and lots of riding. Got in enough sun to last until I go back there to race. Did some soul searching, hung out with friends, ate some good food, likely broke my sternum, and am happy to be back to a house with a functioning kitchen and bathroom. I think that is a successful vacation.
Sternum- Did a big ride on Saturday. Around 4 hours. It wasn't super technical, but didn't have any problems. Got in the car on Sunday and the care ride hurt. It also hurts to sleep. Hard to lay on my right shoulder and hard to move around. I don't think I could do a pushup and buttoning my pants is super painful. Will try swimming after work to see how it feels. What kind of pain do I not want to be feeling? My back on the right side is very sore too. Muscles are compensating for something. Should I go to the doctor? Physical therapist? A massage would do wonders.
St George course- Glad I did the ride 2x. In general, not the most spectacular ride. Lots of traffic, along the highway etc. But, the first time around I got lost. I did backtrack on the correct route, but it was nothing like doing the ride correctly going forward. Lots of climbs. Not just little ones either, long ones that take the sails out. The top of Snow Canyon is a killer. Definitely need to have a wider rear cassette on the bike than I had on this week. The run is going to be the same way, hard. Also, it is going to be hot!! I think for this race I am going to be nervous for the bike. I don't think killing it on the first few climbs is going to be beneficial. Kind of think that consistency throughout the day is going to be the key to keeping strong on the run. Glad I went down there and did some training. I wasn't thinking a lot about this race until now.
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