I realized I said I’d talk about food this time around, but I thought this was more important right now.

I’m burnt. Not burned out–what sometimes happens to athletes, students, workers of all types when they experience long term exhaustion and diminished interest–but sunburned from multiple rides and runs this past weekend.

However, there’s no question I’ve been pushing hard the last few weeks. It’s been tough to get up in the mornings for my 5 am workouts despite giving myself an earlier bedtime. The addition of swimming to the routine has taken up one of my free nights (and might take up another), so time has been tighter even though I’m getting into better shape.

Cross training is one of the ways that is supposed to break up the routine of workouts–I’m doing that. I’m not tired of my workouts, but Im tired in general. So, after a lot of wind and a little rain this morning combined with my tiredness got me to scratch this morning’s ride, I decided that it was time to take a day off from cycling.

I lifted weights instead.

A day off from work really helps to catch up and catch my breath. I’m hoping a day off from the bike helps me do the same with riding. And while I’m not burnt out, maybe my sunburn will benefit too.