Week 6: Training Update

Week 6
15 weeks to go...

Mon 4/14
Run 4 miles – I was supposed to run 5, but I was very tired from working the [IronMan AZ] aid station the night before and just did 4.
Master’s swim class – 10 x 200, 2000 total.

Tues 4/15
Spin 75 minutes

Wed 4/16
Run 4.5 miles – I only had to go 4 but made up a bit from Monday.
Swim – 6 x 150, 3 x 125, sprint last 25 of each. 1275 total

Thurs 4/17
Splash & Dash Tempe Town Lake. I’m so slow… http://www.4peaksracing.com/results/2008-04-17_age.HTM#21
I didn’t get my wetsuit pulled up all the way when I put it on and that didn’t give me full rotation in my arms. Ugh, that was hard! My run (all 3k of it) felt really good though, since going to PT for my hamstring/lower back. I actually felt like I was picking up my right foot for a change. I was still embarrassingly slow, but I felt like I had more spring in my step.

Fri 4/18
45 minute SSS swim – swim felt good
Run 7 miles – run was stronger than last week. It took longer for my hamstring and back to stiffen up, so that was good. I had PT right afterward, so that really helped.

Sat 4/19
Bike 67.5 miles! Felt strong. Slow, but strong, and my nutrition was good because I didn’t allow myself to get hungry or thirsty. After a quick shower and a short nap, I didn’t even feel like I’d done a long ride that morning. Legs weren’t sore or even really all that tired.

Sun 4/20 - Rest