"I've been sleeping a lot lately." That was my response last night during yoga to the question of how we are each dealing with the winter, the darkness, etc. This year I've decided to take my 'break' during the holiday season and have been focusing on healing and recovering, while doing some cross-training, hikes, strength work, etc. It's been great, and while work as slowed a bit, I've taken the opportunity to sleep in 'til 8AM on a Thursday for instance! The trouble is that once I'm fully rested I can't sleep, so I was up at 4AM today! Oh well, that's a good sign right?
After racing again for a couple of years I've changed my philosophy on training and how I believe that a 'working man' can train and complete at the elite level. I think that once you're comfortable with where you're racing (category, etc.) that the mental aspect of training is the most important component. Most of us can train long and hard, it's really focusing and putting our efforts in at the RIGHT times that make the most difference at the Masters/Cat. 2 level (I believe). So in this vein, I'm enjoying this 'Period of Darkness' before the Winter Solstice, Christmas, and the New Year and can't wait to re-focus my energy for next season and beyond.
I wish everyone a Happy Winter Solstice, Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!
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