Eagle, ID — After my ride yesterday, I had time to eat well and then pack up my bike and drop it off at FedEx. Since Heather flew down non-rev and all the Delta flights are booked, she’ll be driving with her mom to Salt Lake City, where she’ll take a flight to Boise. Me, on the other hand, flew out on the late America West flight. The flight was oversold, but I decided it wasn’t worth volunteering for a voucher. I just really wanted to get home. The flight was also delayed a bit and it took forever to get the luggage in baggage claim. Ted told me that’s exactly what happened when he flew back to Boise in January. Note to self: Take the earlier Phoenix-Boise flight next time!

Due to my late arrival, I only slept maybe 5.5 hours last night and when I woke up I felt like a truck ran over me. I guess 7 days of racing and training plus travel really wears you out! I stayed off the bike and ended up just going to the gym in the evening. I did 20 minutes on the elliptical (which felt harder than usual) and then did my weekly lift and a Yoga class. I was still eating a lot from yesterday’s major caloric deficit, but I think I’m almost caught up.