Into the belly of the build. Five weeks in, five weeks out.
Warmer than usual for this time but still cold enough for long tights and gloves. I have been making my own hydration and nutrition for long runs this build. I figured that silicone baby food containers would work for my "gels" - a mix of honey, ginger syrup, and maldon salt. So far so good!
My elevation runs are laps of the sledding hill. Boring but lots of time to think and reflect. And it makes elevation on race day seem luxurious! I was observing today how different I feel since finishing the phd. I feel it in my muscles. In my bones. It's been about seven weeks since graduation and I am still marvelling at the change. I am excited for the next five weeks of build!
1040m of climbing today in the middle of my long run today. Yoga practice 1174 - self guided yin.
It's been about four days since the last of my thesis revisions got approved. I am working my way through the administrative processes before I can apply to graduate. I have no more writing left to do.
Holy post race crash, batman!
I can feel it in my muscles. I am exhausted. I really physically feel like I finished an ultra this week. My legs are exhausted. I'm even modifying my training plan. Post PhD crash is no joke!