I Heart ART

I visited my A.R.T. doctor last night and I feel much better this morning. He beat me up pretty good, but that is the way I like it.

I rode my bicycle this morning and other than my butt, I was pain free.

I heart ART.

I first started using ART a few years ago after dealing with a recurring IT band issue for 6-9 months. I tried everything I could find in a google search but nothing worked. Then I finally tried ART and the problem was gone after 2 sessions. Wow.

So after my ART session last night, I got a one hour ride in this morning at a park near where I work. Rode a few loops in the park and then down to the beach and back and then a few more loops. Nothing crazy, just an hour ride.

By the way, I got in a short swim yesterday. Felt a little creaky and my should hurt a bit, but not too bad either. I will try to get a run in this afternoon, again all easy.

I am trying to take it easy from now until the end of the year. I am still running focused, or will be when I am fully recovered. However, between now and February 1, I want to make sure I get 3 sessions each of biking and swimming a week. That should lay enough of a foundation for when my IM program kicks in earnestly then.

The other key is to make sure I am mentally refreshed too so that I don't burn out during my training.

Overall, I am happy that I feel a little better today. We will see how the week progresses.