July 2010 Highlights:

June 2010 Highlights: - Rode the metric century in the Tulsa Tough, got so out of balance w/ electrolytes that I couldn't figure out how to put my bike on the rack. Major bonk. - Rode Freewheel from Hugo, OK to Miami, OK. Something like 375 miles in 6 days, a few hills and a lot of heat and humidity.

I had a one-hour massage yesterday at Total Health. Total Health is "a complete medical fitness center and physical rehabilitation program" as well as a decent gym. The facilities are nice, clean, and new (especially compared to my current gym) and the people are nice.

Holly was my massage therapist. She asked me why I was there and when I told her it was cycling she knew just what to do. My lower back was hurting, and she found my lower back and hip flexors very tight. Getting those muscles to release was uncomfortable and was pretty sore the rest of the day and this morning, but I can tell it's better. It still hurts but the tension is gone. I still tossed and turned all night and woke up several times but I feel rested this morning for the first time in a few weeks.

I am going to change my gym membership to Total Health from the YMCA. It's very close to work and doesn't smell funny. I'll have to quit swimming, but the city 50m pool is almost open and I'll make do there.

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