A change is as good as a rest!

Well they say a change is as good as a rest. Its true. After the IS race and the ride home the day after the race I tried a run on the Friday. I felt tired from the off. For the first time in a long time I decided that I needed some rest. I took the Saturday and Sunday off and did no training for the 2 days. On the Monday I did a 30 mile bike ride and felt great, its the first time my legs felt fresh for weeks. I pushed hard and later in the day I did a 4 mile run before doing a 3600m open water swim. On Tuesday I did a 6 mile run with the dog and then another 30 mile bike taking in Staxton hill which is 3/4 mile long at 17%. I also got a quick 1k swim at the pool but was tired from the previous nights swim. Late on Tuesday Anthea and I got an overnight ferry to Belgium for a days cycling. Anthea said I had to use the mountain bike so I wouldn't leave her behind. We took a steady ride around and in glorious sunshine over the day we clocked up 60 mile at social pace. This morning was another 6 mile run and then off to the hospital for a routine check up. I have to have blood tests every 3 months as there could be side effects from the medication that could affect the liver. I was also informed that my condition was slightly more advanced than they thought and that I am at higher risk of bowel cancer due to my illness and will have to have check ups periodically. They were however pleased with my recovery from the flare up earlier in the year. This evening I got out with the local cycling club for the first time and 7 of us did some good paced "through and off" over about 25 mile. I really enjoyed this as I never get to train with anyone else. I hope to do a bit more of it as it reminded me of my days as a road racer before I moved to Cyprus in 2001. Tomorrow I might be taking Anthea up to Dalby Forest for a days mountain biking and I hope to swim and run as well at some point.