After the sad, sick week that was week four, I was begging Coach Paul to let me do something…anything! My mind was playing brutal mental games for staying in bed the majority of the week. By the time Monday rolled around, I finally got the go ahead to start easing back into the game. As excited as I was, I was naively unaware of what this meant.
This week was the week of snot.
It wasn’t pretty. I may have felt better, but the mucus monster was (and still is) in full force. Just workout, any type of workout, and it will come.
Anywho…here’s a look back at week five:
Monday, 1/2: Run (easy)
I don’t know how it happened, but it did: snot EVERYWHERE. On my shirt, on my arms, on my HAT…it was a sick and disgusting disaster. But I suppose I had to start somewhere, and that was with a nice and easy 35 minute run.
Tuesday, 1/3: Run (easy)
Coach Paul didn’t want me to push anything so he gave me the go-ahead for another easy, 40 minute run. While this may seem standard, it was probably one of the best runs ever because I suckered in a special someone to go with me:
Run, Chicken Face, Run.
Wednesday, 1/4: Swim
Back in the pool and it’s the first time I’ve ever done 500s. But would you look at that – they weren’t that bad at all. Quick and easy swim.
WARM UP:
2 x 50 FORM (15″RI)
4 x (25 SBBP, 25 EASY) 15″RI
2 x (25 BBR, 25 EASY) 15″RI
BBR = Balance Body Roll Drill
MAIN SET:
2 x 500 FORM (30″ RI)
COOL DOWN:
2 x50 Non-Freestyle
Thursday, 1/5: Cycle
My $25 garage sale trainer bit the bullet and I was left no choice: I had to get a new one (I know, I know…boo hoo). This was my first hour ride on the new trainer and I have since been told that if I don’t want to be perceived as a newbie, I need to get a mat under the trainer and remove the reflectors. (I have since removed the reflectors and ordered a mat). Oh, and notice my ghetto, indoor cycling set-up: clipping the workout to the bike and Netflix on the desk.
Friday, 1/6: Run
Slowly but surely getting back into the groove of things with a 50 minute run. I thought I’d kill two birds with one stone and run to the grocery store, get oatmeal and run back. Who thought running home with a two-pound tub of oatmeal would be such a pain in the ass? I know…first world problems.
Saturday, 1/7: Get to know my bike
I didn’t do a specific workout today, but instead just took some time to cycle around the neighborhood and get used to riding with traffic (which I am still deathly afraid of). Don’t judge me because I don’t have running/cycling glasses and I scraped myself up. It’s what the cool kids are doing.
Sunday, 1/8: Cycle / Run
I opted for the 90-minute indoor ride option because I am obsessed with the 90-minute spin class at my gym and its endorphin-pumping madness. Music so loud it rivaled any obnoxious club, but the ride is so motivating, sweat-laden and challenging that the crazy in you eats it up. Ahhhh…pure bliss.
Post-cycle, I hopped on the treadmill for a 10 min run to start getting the legs used to the transition.
Whew – it was a smaller week, but I’m glad I slowly transitioned back into the swing of things.
Oh, and don’t forget, snot is not your friend.
How was your training week? Have you every battled the nemesis also know as snot?
Happy Running!
I pretty much battle snot every run in the winter. Snot rockets are your friend 😉 (also you prob don’t want to run behind me – hah).
TMI?
Glad you are feeling better and getting some workouts in!
Just wondering… is there any reason behind the mat under your trainer? Apparently I am a total noob, because I’ve been using mine on the bare floor.
Dude, I sometimes wonder if all moisture leaves my body versus snot vs sweat! I am like a leaky faucet on a bike ride or run! Gross but usefull trick .. I have long nails so I can scoop and flick super fast. TMI? :oP I wish you lived down here. 🙁 I’m training for a 66 mile ride in May, and then a century after that. I need a novice biking partner!
I see you have your helmet at the ready for that trainer ride…is that in case you fall off and hit your head on the wall? I would need that.
Wait, no reflectors? Crap, I’m such a novice. (Like you wouldn’t already know from my non-clip shoes and plastic pedals. Awww yeah.)
I was also a snotty runner this week, and I lack the coordination to snot-rocket well, so it’s just a mess.
i LOATHE the trainer! and i’m still afraid of riding in traffic : / as for the snot, i do them so often on my runs/rides that on multiple occasions i’ve caught myself just as i was about to do one in public while not working out. yikes! glad you’re feeling better and back in the game : )
YAY for getting back into it! I’m in the snot phase now… good times, I tell you!
A 90 minute spin class? Am I jealous much? When running, I alternate between not being able to breathe at all or snot, both brought on by allergies – bleh!
I love following your journey to the ironman! I`m only just beginning training for a half, but you are a huge inspiration. And ever since I read about your wake up ringtone (wake me up before you go-go) I think it is so perfect! Never thought of picking this song before, but it wakes you up in a good mood instantly.
About the snot? I had a cold just after christmas and couldn`t wait for the day when I would go out for a run… well, let`s just say, I know what you are talking about! 🙂
great week page!
i seem to battle snot & spit (yuck) a lot in the winter. it usually ends up on my shirt. gross!
Definitely battling the snot nemesis right now. Its always worse in the winter but add on getting over a nasty cold and it is just unending!!! Great week of training. You are gonna be ready to kill it an IM AZ 🙂
Definitely recommend adding a towel to that indoor bike set up!
I just found your blog! I am training for my first Ironman this year – Ironman CDA in June. I’m looking forward to following your training along with mine!
PS I also don’t own special running/cycling glasses. I wear my aviators!