Monday Strength and Balance workout
Tuesday 2000 m swim/ 1 hour interval run
Wednesday 1 hour bike interval session
Thursday 2000 m swim/ 30 minute run with accels
Friday 1 hour small chain, high rpm bike session
Saturday 2200 m swim/ 1:45 run (9:18 pace, 11.28 miles)
Sunday 3 hour bike ride
Ironman training has officially began and it did so with no let up: 11:41 hours, 6200 m in the pool, 20 miles running, and 5 hours on the bike. The first swim session left me pretty sore for a couple of days, but the swim felt smooth and efficient given the three months I took off from swimming. The run and bike sessions have gone well and my legs feel strong. My recovery was good all week and I felt ready and eager to exercise every day.
I have to wake up at 4:45 am in order to get the hours in, but I’m going to bed earlier to make up the difference. Less television and computer time will be as good for me as the exercise.
Nutrition is good. I allowed myself some pizza and fries this weekend, but the refrigerator has more fruit in it and I’m staying away from dairy and fried foods.
I have to travel to Houston on Wednesday, so I’ll have to work in the bike interval session another day or skip it altogether. That’s one of the obstacles of the age grouper: that day job gets in the way of training.
I’m excited about being back in full training mode. I need to get my yearly schedule confirmed, and I have several options to choose from. Looking to throw in several long bike events over the next few months.
Look forward to hearing from all our Team Topper Tri members. Have a great week!
Kia Kaha!
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