Off Week

My blog posts have been sporadic at best... Gonna try to get more consistent from now on. As far as this past week goes: Pretty much all of my workouts have been lackluster. I need to get better about planning things out so that I don't have days where I'm trying to do hard intervals on crap legs.
So today was pretty much resting besides some time in the gym. Good workout today on my chest, tris, shoulders, and core.
I used to never have "injuries" but lately this and that has ached, felt sore, or tight. Also, my back has bothered me some on the Mt Bike. To rectify this I'm trying to get in the gym more, and after this next week in the mountains with David I'll begin trying to get to the trails more often.
Weights and some pedaling drills tomorrow!

Finally got the new Specialized Tarmac outside today! Weather wasn't great with temps in the 40s and an annoying mist most of the ride. Joined David Ansel today for his training ride. Both of us felt pretty good during the ride despite the weather. The route was around 80 miles in a bit less than 5 hours. Love the bike! Before the ride I switched tires from the S-works Mondo to the Armadillo Elite Roubaix tire. Its a 23/25c tire making more compliant and the Armidillo technology helps against flats. Also a bit heavier : (

It's rest day today. Legs, especially quads, are very sore today after yesterday's lackluster trail run. So I'll leave you with a picture from the mt. bike ride Sunday.

Down time today... Spent some time in the gym. Planned on a swim as well... something I really need to work on for the upcoming tri season... but the pool was closed.
Product Review: Pearl Izumi Streak Running Shoe

At only 8.8 oz its pretty dang light and has a fast feel to it. I definitely like the feel of a nice light shoe like this compared to a heavier trainer. It has a fair amount of cushioning... maybe enough for me to do a marathon in them. The cushioning does seem to wear out somewhat fast though. Although, I must admit I have been using them for at least a couple of months and may have put more miles on them than I realize. Anyway, they are nice shoes and I'll probably buy another pair, but I'm going to try to find something with a bit more to them for longer runs.

It's been pretty chilly here lately. Temps in the 20's in the morning, and I'm just not down with that. Since its not often we have weather that cold I don't really get tired of the trainer. Obviously, I'd rather be outside but the trainer is alright, and I can get a really good, specific workout in. So that's where my "riding" has taken me lately... not much farther than in front of the tv.
As far as the workout this morning... 3x20 minutes at "sweet spot." I'm definitely still learning where my sweet spot is and what my body is capable of. Probably need to go into this workout a bit more rested next time. I followed it up with a 20 minute run(sweating horribly indoors transition to 26 degree chill outside!). Caught a side stitch about ten minutes in... trying to figure out what's causing that...?
In regards to the picture: Figured I'd fill readers (if there are any) in one of my bikes. Specialized Tricross Expert. It's lots of fun and very versatile. I've learned to really like the Sram shifters and even went with Red on my new road bike(new bike you say? more tuesday!).