Getting Back in the Saddle

I am in Kansas for work so the title of this entry has double meaning, kinda. I saw many a cowboy/girl type when I went to try some Kansas BBQ this evening. It's been almost a month since the DC Tri and life has been crazy since then (understatement) which means I've been struggling to get back into any sort of solid training routine. I took about a week off from training the week after the tri with only a few very short and light work outs and am itching to get back into a real training schedule, but life just hasn't entirely allowed it. My husband always says that we just have to do the best that we can and that's enough; I try to take that to heart, but sometimes I just can't. I strive for perfection in every aspect of my life and I want to get it all in, dang it! I'm working on going with the flow more, but it's a struggle on some days. :)

My problem tends to be that I spiral. When I'm working out, I eat healthy, sleep well, am less anxious/more clear headed, happier, etc. When I'm not getting solid work outs in I'm cranky, don't eat as well (crankiness level goes up as a result), don't sleep as well... you catch my drift. No real point there because life still happens and I'm going to miss work outs, but I suppose I need to find a better way to deal with missing work outs.

That being said I'm doing pretty well here in Kansas. Work has sent me to Fort Leavenworth for the week and thankfully I have access to pretty decent gyms and a pool. No road bikes which means I spent a solid 1.5 hours on a stationary bike the other evening. Ouch/incredibly boredom. Tomorrow I need to get my long run in (which will be the longest run of my life!) and I clearly must do such a run outdoors to avoid excruciating boredom, but the problem is I never know how safe some of these places I travel to are. Where I'm staying seems pretty tame, but I still get worried. I'm probably a little paranoid, but eh, girl running alone super early in the morning? Probably at least somewhat warranted. Speaking of my long run, I better get to bed, but life should be settling down here a bit so hopefully I can get back to regular posts. Still need to get my DC Tri race report up too!

PS - Purpose of the entry title was that I'm trying to get back into the training saddle. :)