This month has just been one of those months where I have been training with post crash injuries and the knee bursa, its just been a tough slog. Although I am now seeing the back end of both the bursa that has gone down just leaving some bruising and the ribs are no where near as tender, so things are in a better place.
Iv had no races to focus me at this time of year which I don't normally have a problem with but had a recovery week last week and just didn't feel recovered come the end of it yesterday! I struggled most of the week to find motivation which is very unusual for me and the body felt very lethargic in general. I think life stress with work and money probably plays a big part but it was definitely a tough one. Its turned cold very quickly to which it seems to do in the UK, it seems to suddenly drop by 10 degrees so doing less intense rides you really have to dress up warm to stay comfortable. You can always take stuff off and stuff it in your pockets so I never worry about being over dressed and its always good to have plenty with you just incase of a mechanical.
The last day of the recovery week yesterday I was feeling allot sharper though. It was a Sunday 3 hour Club ride with Ashford Wheelers and although I did try to make sure to take it easy, its difficult when you take in a few long hills, fun ride though and that's what is most needed sometimes.
I start the next 3 week build tomorrow which I am looking forward to working at and hitting some performance goals!
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