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.

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