All systems go(ish)

The return to my usual exercise regimen has been mostly successful thus far.

I've been taking three to five spin classes a week, which, intitially, was a quite literal pain in the ass. I've since toughened up and look forward to buying some padded cycle shorts this weekend.

Weight training has also been making an appearance, though I only manage to fill about 40 minutes when doing a full body lift (I do everything at once, three days a week), so I'm pretty sure I'm missing out on some good exercises. I'm too shy to ask for help, though, so hopefully what I'm doing on my own is adequate.

I've increased my miles to 3 to 4 at a time, three days a week. I ran the ol' Torrey Pines hill last night (in the dark) and my hip is screaming today. Since the next four races I'm signed up for are generally flat, I may forgo the hill routine for a while until I build of mileage, endurance and leg strength.

Anyway, things are looking up!