Week 4: Half Ironman Training

Bacon bites the dust! Glad to hear you survived with minor scrapes. Would love to have video of that for our new blog.

Week 4 was a "rest" week on the schedule, so I had two days off in the plan. Worked out perfectly, b/c I took those days off during my work trip to Tulsa. Was unable to get the second swim session in this week, however. The hotel pool was a little small and full of families. When I showed up with my speedos and kick board, they looked at me funny.

Monday 45 minute swim (drills)
Tuesday 30 minute run speed workout (6:13 max pace)
Wednesday Trip to Tulsa
Thursday Trip to Tulsa
Friday 30 minute cycling speed session (on trainer)
Saturday 43.86 mile bike ride, 17.22 avg speed, 2.21 hours, hit 220 max heart rate
Sunday Brick: 1 hour bike (17.44 miles) followed by 30 minute run (Zone 1-3)

Finding my motivation waning a bit. As we get closer to BDB, it should get "fun" again. Nonetheless, I'm staying committed to the plan and nutrition has been good. Hoping to take a week off work in another week. I know that will help a lot. I'm a little burned out and really need the time away to revitalize and refresh.

Have a great week, men. I plan to add some links and photos to spice this blog up a little. Please feel free to do likewise.

Kia Kaha!