This past week was a pretty heavy increase on my workout load. Swimming was pretty standard but I ran and biked a more. The real increase was on the running. I ran four times this week including a 10 mile run on Sat. The weather has been pretty tough, but I have not let it slow me down.
My flexibility is continously getting better too. I missed a stretching after a ride and I was so tight. It just stressed how important my stretching has become. I have been forced to run on the treadmill more and that makes the stretching that much more important.
Swimming is good. I will swim a mile tomorrow to see how far I have come. I am hoping that I come in around 32 minutes. With the new stroke, I think it is possible if I don't get anxious and lose my form.
Running continuous to be the strength. I have never commited myself to anything like this, so it is really cool to see the changes. My steady pace is around 8 minute miles now. Not blazing fast for a race, but for training runs I am pumped.
I am still adjusting to my new aerobars on the bike. They are a HUGE improvement, but still adjusting. For my 1 hour ride I really only need to sit up for a minute or two. That is huge for me. It used to be every 15 minutes I would need to sit up. Some lower back strength training has made a big differnce.
I rode the trainer today for 1 hour 30 minutes. That really is mentally challenging. The physical part is obvious, but it is tough to just sit there and spin properly. I can could just hop on and just spin, but that doesn't gain much. I have got to the point where I realize that every workout is to get better, not just to workout. Much easier to say that typing on the computer than when I am on the bike!!!
Weekly totals 9 Hours biggest week since the summer for training hours
Swim 1 hour 10 minutes
Bike 2 hours 40 minutes
Run 3 hours 10 minutes
Strength 2 hours
Weight 154
Nutrition B rating for this week.
Overall - A bit tired yesterday and this morning from long run and ride, but feel good going into the new week.
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