So after several pretty hard weeks, I did a fairly limited schedule this week. Even though I still did 16-17 miles running and 2000 meter swimming, it was a nice break. The best part was shaving about 3 minutes off my 2000 meter swim time. Since my official Ironman training program begins on April 11 (4 weeks from now), I'm going to continue on a similar schedule but definitely add some biking as it's now staying lighter later and the weather is getting much better.
So for this week:
Monday: 30 minute run.
Tuesday: Swim session.
Wednesday: 55 minute interval run.
Thursday: 2 hour run.
Friday: 15 mile bike ride.
Saturday: 45 minute run.
Sunday: 25 mile bike ride.
Update mid-week.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Sunday, March 6, 2011
With Friends Like These...
Yes, I've been a slacker this week with regards to my updates. Ran today with my usual running partners and one of them asked us to run near his house in a hilly neighborhood. Wow, 6.5 miles felt like 10-12. Wasn't having a great day to begin with but still survived. I guess it's a good sign when a bad day on some nasty hills still means a 12-13 minute pace (I'm normally a 10 minute pace runner, at least so far). Nice friend, eh? Haha
Also had my second deep tissue muscle massage this week. I don't feel tightness or anything when I walk in there but amazing how much work (and pain) it takes to unlock those muscles. I think I'll keep massages in my regimen and up the frequency as I get closer to race day.
Only about a month until my real official training program begins. It's going to feel weird taking a step back from the intensity I'm used to, at least running wise, but I plan on following it as closely as I can since I know it has been used by many successful Ironmen.
For the week: 18.25 miles run, 3700 meters swimming and some yoga. I think I'm in need of a recovery week so this week will be a little lighter than usual. As always, will get the bike out if conditions permit.
Monday: 50 minute interval walk/run.
Tuesday: 2000 meter swim.
Wednesday: 45 minute run.
Thursday: off.
Friday: 30 minute run.
Saturday: yoga.
Sunday: 1 hour 45 minute run.
Also had my second deep tissue muscle massage this week. I don't feel tightness or anything when I walk in there but amazing how much work (and pain) it takes to unlock those muscles. I think I'll keep massages in my regimen and up the frequency as I get closer to race day.
Only about a month until my real official training program begins. It's going to feel weird taking a step back from the intensity I'm used to, at least running wise, but I plan on following it as closely as I can since I know it has been used by many successful Ironmen.
For the week: 18.25 miles run, 3700 meters swimming and some yoga. I think I'm in need of a recovery week so this week will be a little lighter than usual. As always, will get the bike out if conditions permit.
Monday: 50 minute interval walk/run.
Tuesday: 2000 meter swim.
Wednesday: 45 minute run.
Thursday: off.
Friday: 30 minute run.
Saturday: yoga.
Sunday: 1 hour 45 minute run.
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