Some lessons are easier to learn than others - it takes touching a hot surface once for a child to learn the word hot. How many times does it take me to learn that racing alone is not enough to maintain the fitness levels I'd like? I'll let you know if I ever find out. I've once again fallen into the cycle of no workouts and simply going to races. Granted I'm doing enough races that I'm actually seeing improvements in my times, but they are no where near where they once were. Perhaps it's time to dust off the binder!
This evening I'm off to Portland, ME for what promises to be an adventure in addition to a half; and next weekend it's Rock N Roll Chicago. I then have a 6 week break before my next race - 6 weeks to remember this lesson and train!
