It's a funny week

The week before Xmas is a funny week, especially when it falls on a weekend.  At work we're all trying to get tidied up and the excitement (and the hangover) of the office party has past.  So we're working at 75% to clear up while finishing off the plans for 2012 so we hit the ground running.  Otherwise there is a lull in the business in the month of January which filters through in the business performance in Feb & March.  Then you're in a state of catch up for the rest of the year.
Training for an Ironman is no different in that although "it's the season to be jolly", if you're too jolly it will impact on your performance.  As I'm injured the temptation is to do nothing for a few weeks but this would cause major catch up problems in January and with 150 days to go I can't afford to be lazy either physically or mentally.
So this morning was my 1st recuperation session with stretching, massage and ice after my core session.  Tonight I'm swimming and tomorrow I'm having the set up checked on my bike in case this is what has caused the injury.  But don't think I'm a "ba hum bug" character as I'll be enjoying some great food and lovely wine over the festive period but just making sure it's not too excessive as that has consequences!