A weekend of rest

Well, I was looking at my training logs and realized I hadn't taken a day off in over 5 weeks so...this blog will be an open dialog about knowing your body and knowing your self. When someone tells you that you are training too hard they are usually jealous of your work ethic...when your legs won't go and people that you would normally smoke are blowing past you it is time to listen to the inner voice. Know thy self as it turns out is excellent advice. There is something to be said for old athletes attempting to remake themselves. There are also a few truths I have come to believe in. 1.) You are not your best coach. 2.) If you know how to win that is like gold. 3.) Not many people know much about winning. I have got to find a trustworthy and understanding coach because I have a deep understanding about the subject of winning. I am not satisfied with third or even second. I need to devise a plan that will allow me to find success in XC as well as Endurance racing. I think the 2hr to 12 hour race range is close enough that if I do the correct training I can be good at both. I have the crazy idea that a year from now it will be difficult for almost anybody to stay with me when I push myself on a strong day. For some strange reason that is important to me. I use this to put in 4-5 hour training sessions, where a coach would help would be to put some structure to my overall training and give me specific goals and ride/race/training advice. I took two days off and feel rested and ready for the tainting/training ahead.