I am sad.
I already miss not running a race almost every weekend.
But my running legs need a rest. They worked hard. They delivered. They gave me 2 of my best races ever.
Here is me concentrating on passing this woman who kept speeding up every time I would try to pass here. This was only mile 4 or so, what was she thinking? (I cut her out of the pic).
On Sunday afternoon we went swimming. I got in the water to swim a few laps while Chris got Petru ready. Ten minutes go buy, and then 10 more....I get a bit worried but I keep swimming. After a little over a mile, I see Chris and Petru through the pool's glass wall...Petru found some kids and decided that he did not want to swim. I tell you, if it were up to Chris, Petru would be doing everything he want all day long. Ha!
On Monday my legs were trashed. This was a bit of a surprise, but running the last mile of a half at your 5K pace will do that to you. So I biked...for 3 hours, mostly easy with about 30 min on the big chain. I first took my tri bike out for the first time. Go ahead and laugh... I was so nervous that I first rode it up and down the street 10+ times. Then I rode to the bike path and rode for 5 miles before my hands froze (it snowed on Monday!) and I moved to the trainer. I tried to get into aero but was too nervous. That's OK, baby steps. I'll get on it during the weekend. I need to make falling a goal!
On Tuesday I took my legs out for a slooow 10 miler. This run was harder than my half on Sunday (OK, not really, but close). My legs were heavy up to about mile 8, when they loosened up and started working properly.
Today I did my longest swim since my half iron, a 2 miler! It felt awesome. I did 400 warm up, 4X400 with 3 belly breaths in between, 400 4X (50 free, 50 breast), and 800 with paddles. At some point we had to give up a lane for the swim team and I was asked to lead a lane of 3 since I was "the fastest". Really? OK then (disclaimer, I am still slow...fast is relative).
More biking and swimming, and a bit of running for the week. I am still debating whether I should do the Fresh Pond race on Saturday. I don't care about my time, I just miss the folks over there. How weird is that I am feeling a bit uneasy that I have worked my body so hard and I am not injured, while some of my favorite blogger who train less than I do are currently injured. I know this is silly and am restructuring the heck out of such thoughts. The thing is, I had my share of injuries in the past (though none since 2008) and I know how tough it is to not be able to do what you love...
On other news, we are supposed to get 3-4 inches of snow tomorrow! The only happy thing about that is that I'll have to delay practicing riding my bike in aero...Any tips on making the transition to aero easier?
7 comments:
Hello A.M. - I'm just catching up with your SUPER half and new PR - I'm not surprised at all. You train hard & I believe the racing definitely helps to reach new heights. I totally understand it being hard NOT to race. I have the same problem. After Boston, I have a more relaxed racing schedule - now - I race "when I want to race".
"This was only mile 4 or so, what was she thinking?" LOVE IT!!! Cracks me up.
You ran a hard HM on Sunday and then did 10miles on Tuesday? That's crazy awesome. I am little jealous, but in a good way of course:)
No advice for aero. Sorry. Maybe find a broad road with some turns and go for it. I tried aero on my bike on Saturday and I got hang of it after few k. But tri bikes are probably different.
I confess.
I am sad.
I already miss you running a race almost every weekend:)
I love how you cut her out of the pic and damn right, what was she thinking!!
You biked for 3 hours and then a 10 miler and then a 2 mile swim after that HM. Don't you get a day to just lay on the couch!!!!! I think I will just lay on the couch for you!
Yeah, silly thoughts. You have DEFINITELY worked your body hard but I think you're at that point where you can have some pretty good confidence in pushing your limits. Of course there is always a bit of a risk, but some risks are meant to be taken. You're very well rounded and your body is pretty accustomed to a heavy load.
SICK OF SNOW!!!! Have a great weekend:) (I will have to check my phone just in case for Fresh Pond-ha!)
Ok after all that all I can think about is you are going to get SNOW?????? Sooo sorry!!! :)
So, ride your bike over to the race on Sunday (weather permitting) and then you can feel guilt free!
I bet once the weather gets nicer and you get out there for your first tri you will be super pumped for tri training!! So excited for you :)
And SNOW?! I really am curious what the wather is going to be like in 3 weeks! Hopefully it doesnt go drastically the other way and get hot, thats all I am asking ;)
Ughhh more snow?!
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