Subject: RE: Team Persistent PumpkinsWell, I've got good news and I've got bad news. The good news is the trip to China was a blast, or I should say is a blast as I'm sitting in a starbucks in Beijing right now writing this. God bless free wireless (although I'm going to be careful where I go on the internet ).
The bad news is that I'm now hopelessly behind on my training. Not for lack of effort mind you. The hotel does have a full floor dedicated to a fitness center, massage parlor, etc. but the entire floor is also under renovation!  Therefore the only training I've done is walking. I've done a lot of that and even climbed to the top of the great wall (goodness gracious even though I'm in triathlon shape that is no easy task ).
My point is that my goals for this month were planned out using every available minute of training time to optimum use. Now a full 5 days behind I'd be risking an injury just at the start of the season if I attempt to catch up. I'll understand if I have to drop out from this months challenge because it's not fair to all of you that I drag you down, but if Artemis will let me I'd like to request that I recalculate my goals taking into account the 5 lost training days since they were not due to laziness on my part but unforseen circumstances.
I'll be flying back today and so I'll check back. I hope you all have been progressing well in your training and good luck. |