I'm sick and trying to be positive about it. I'm in taper right now for a meet this weekend, but since I've been sick I've been taking it really easy and left practice early (only 15 minutes). So I was wondering if illness could be good. It forces you to take it easy, if you're really sick you'll probably lose a little weight, you stay really hydrated and eat light. Assuming you feel 85-100% by the time the meet roles around it seems like illness can actually be beneficial.
It's like an extra additive to your taper. Any thoughts?
Lance Armstrong's cancer was the best thing that could have ever happened to him as a cyclist. He went from cycling prospect to almost dead cancer patient to world's best cyclist after top-notch treatment, a lot of rehab, awesome training and unparalleled faith and willpower. The chemo took almost everything out of his body, but he was able to rebuild a stronger and faster man.
Few will argue getting cancer is a good thing, but you asked Kyra!
Take your illness for what it is - get the rest you deserve and then kick some butt! You've done your work already.
:groovy:
Lance Armstrong's cancer was the best thing that could have ever happened to him as a cyclist. He went from cycling prospect to almost dead cancer patient to world's best cyclist after top-notch treatment, a lot of rehab, awesome training and unparalleled faith and willpower. The chemo took almost everything out of his body, but he was able to rebuild a stronger and faster man.
Few will argue getting cancer is a good thing, but you asked Kyra!
Take your illness for what it is - get the rest you deserve and then kick some butt! You've done your work already.
:groovy:
