Today was an easy double day. Not really all that much, 60 minute ride in the morning and 30 minute run in the early afternoon. Good day, though my back is a little tight, need to start some regular stretching.

Yesterday was a 45 minute run. Also worked on updating my Canada plan based on some good feedback. Added rest days about every 10 days. Either completely off or easy spinning. Also added a bike block in mid may. Basically trying to do long volume 3 days in a row. Supposed to be a good plan to help build bike strength. I believe Lance Watson wrote about it in this month’s Triathlete mag, and my brother has been doing a Coast ride (from Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara) weekend for years.

Just got a book called “Agents of Change“, the story of DC Shoes. I like reading and learning about the skate and surf companies. Most of them started from nothing, living in garages, to start a company around their passion. It’s good to have role models or examples of those who’ve succeeded in following their dreams and passions. Maybe in 20 years someone will write a book about Trifuel

Funny thing is I don’t skate, never have. I’ve surfed and love it… but I suck. I just like the culture in that they live to do what they love, not conform or buckle to social pressures. The philosophy is

Hey, I love to surf, so I choose a lifestyle that allows me to do that everyday.

What if we all had that mentally about health and fitness. Setting our priorities of health, fitness, Endurance Sports above money, success, material things. What would things look like then? Less obesity? Less stress? Less bumper to bumper traffic and wider bike lanes . Less new housing developments and more running and mountain bike trails . Instead of a new cell phone and mp3 player every year, invest in a coach or nutritionist.

Anyway, it’s Friday. Just thinking outloud.

Have a great weekend!