Hello from Missoula, Montana! The sun’s playing hide and seek today, and I swear it’s about 16 degrees out. Yeah, that’s chilly in my book, and if you think otherwise, well, that’s on you. Can you sense the cold-induced edginess in my words?
Last night, post-work, I zipped over to Pattee Canyon, racing against the encroaching darkness. Managed to squeeze in a 30-minute skate ski session in the fading light. But wait, let me sidetrack to an exciting bit of news – I stumbled upon the Grizzly Man Adventure Race. It’s slated for April 19th at the University and Pattee Canyon. Looks like my schedule’s open, so I might just dive into that adventure!
Back to last night’s escapade.
I had a list of stretches to tackle pre-ski. Despite the biting cold making me rush through them, I found a spot and got down to it. The stretches were only partly successful, thanks to the frequent interruptions from passersby either stopping for a chat or just staring. Then, off I skied.
I took on the 2-lapper, aiming to focus on form and energy conservation – crucial prep for the upcoming 50k. Surprisingly, I completed lap one in 29 minutes and lap two in 31, despite trying to take it slow. Guess I’ve recovered more than I thought. The ski was great, apart from dodging the occasional snowdrifts left by yesterday’s winds.
Post-ski, I hit home for some core work and a trainer ride, though my motivation was as low as the temperature. Dragged myself through the routine, wrapping up by 9:15 PM – oh, the winter doldrums.
Arriving home, I found a surprise waiting at my door – boxes of car parts! My Beetle’s been living a semi-functional life for five years, and it’s about time for a fix-up. Next on the agenda: tackling the timing belt replacement.
So, what’s this about “The Day Before”? Honestly, I can’t remember! But today’s loaded with some life-changing news.
Post-work shenanigans and career cliffhangers – what will happen at Univision after my vacation with Paul? Will I face joblessness or start anew elsewhere? Employment shifts are perfectly timed with this season, reminding me of last year’s work stress that messed with my race performance. Stay tuned – I’ll spill the beans tomorrow.
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