#OptOutside

Apparently REI made up a holiday and today is #OptOutside -- hence the hike with the hiking group. It's a chilly fall morning (finally) and I'm up early for a full morning hike. Good-for-me decision that feels less-good right now but I trust "past me" more than "right now me" almost every time.

Duke and I had a good run. I hope I didn't push my legs too much ahead of this hike. The creatine and testosterone are helping with recovery. I feel pretty good this morning.

Thanksgiving was really nice. A great group, delicious food, lots of laughs with a baby hamming it up for his audience. 

Colors of Thanksgiving

And, still I'm sad this morning with a side of dread. What is happening? Am I processing everything overnight and waking up with that still lingering? I'm counting on the hike to clear the webs today. I did something similar before hosting the baby shower (for months). Maybe this is that -- I'm hosting Christmas, spa shower, rehearsal dinner and semi-hosting our guests for the wedding weekend. The mother load of hosting. Hmmm, I hope the Priya Parker class helps. 

My recovery stats have been awesome for the last few weeks. I'm eating better and taking creatine and testosterone --  not sure if that's what's helping. I also wonder if protein intake is making a difference. I've had occasion to eat more animal and fish based protein and I wonder if my body likes it. I have nothing against animal based protein, but I tend to eat a more plant based. Interesting to experiment. Thanks, Turkey.

Okay, that's all from this early morning post Thanksgiving. Hope you are doing well. Doesn't feel like a Friday (feels like a Sunday). I guess this bodes well for a few "found" days ahead of the week. Later gators.