Things ARE improving

Let's not mince words, it has been freaking hot in southern Ontario this July. Temps in the mid 30s adding in humidity it feels like mid 40s. I have personally been finding it hard to breath outdoors. Also, in combination with humidity and hormones I have been one continual sweaty mess and not very happy. Depression has been something I have combated my entire life (many times it felt like the disease was winning) but it has been particularly hard these last few months. After a visit to the doctor, a change in meds and a very hard month of withdrawal from one and a new tolerance of the new I am starting to feel much much better. I managed to get out twice last week and did a solid 12km yesterday morning. Recovery is difficult (last summer 12km was a daily distance - didn't feel tired unless to passed the 25km mark) and my protein recovery shake didn't sit well (no doubt because of the meds) but I sense that I will be able to get me mileage up before I officially begin my event training in September. As a treat, I purchased a $25 iTunes card for new tunes on the iPod. Life is going to be good again.