Tuesday, November 20, 2007

The Sweaty Signs of Indifference

It has begun.
Yesterday involved a fairly unproductive morning at the track, followed up by further unproductiveness at work, and then a roll round to the track in the evening. The roll across to the track felt very lethargic. I just didn't feel like doing it. I got to the track and was asked to help a young junior ride the indoor for the first time. We told her to ride fast, a natural message to instill in the first timers so they stay upright. She took off with me riding on the grey, but I couldn't keep up with her! What the?
My inability to perform basic functions like climbing over the fence, or putting my bike in the back of the van were very difficult. Simon asked me to test. Whatever. I was tired. He asked again. Yeah Yeah. He asked AGAIN: 1.9 It was only then did I realise what this tidal wave of lethargy and lack of function was being sourced from. But my body had to turn down a bit more before bouncing back up. It took ages to recover and I was spacey all through dinner (feeling very dangerous to be bolusing for the meal when still feeling so low) and beyond.
Today I woke up feeling crappy, sweaty and sore throat. And with a high BSL. I was sick 2.5weeks ago - the first time in ages, and to be getting sick again so quickly is shit, and poorly timed. I spent all day with continued high BSLs and a pale lather of sweat on my face, despite staying indoors to avoid the 36oC outside.
Motivation for anything on a bike is pretty poor right now. Lets hope its from the illness, but I have a sneaking suspicion that the aftermath of Oceania letdowns is impacting me. I don't know why I should be so disappointed, but I am. And I don't want to get back on the bike just yet. Perhaps this cold has timed itself well afterall.

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