@KLizotte 119938 wrote:
A note to Ian, if you just had a baby I’m presuming you aren’t sleeping through the night? Plus, a new kid is a lot of stress no matter how much joy they bring.
THIS! I am preparing for a massive change in my commuting life come Dec 1st. Sleep is everything, stress is a close second when it comes to how your body recovers and responds. I typically commute 7 days a week, usually about 25 miles total per day and it takes it’s toll. Some weeks are great, but the ones that hurt the most are when I’m stressed and tired before I even get on the bike. You’re probably worn out and using all your reserves for other purposes, plus freezing saddles is just a plain idiotic way to start your cycling year. Don’t compare yourself to others.. EVER… it’s a terrible idea. I have punished myself too many times for being slow during my commute, but forget that I’m on my feet building all day long while others are sitting at a desk just chomping at the bit to get some physical activity in at the ned of the day. We’re all different… don’t add more stress by worrying about it.
