Thanks to some work distractions (i.e. our work retreat where we all went “glamping” for two days – more on that later), I completely lagged in getting last week’s recap up. I know, I know…how could you possibly survive without a post about how much I worked out. Chin up, little one, because here it is: TAPER AND RACE WEEK!
Mon., 5/14: Swim
2,700 meters in the outdoor pool. I literally don’t remember anything about this swim outside of what I have in my notes, “A little slow, but felt good overall.” Genius writer right here, folks.
The good news is that I finally found two training suits that fit! Yes, I use two pieces – my torso is abnormally long and one piece suits are NOT pretty. Both from SwimOutlet.com, the “Uglies” suit on the right was only $20 – score!
Tues., 5/15: Rest
Another impromptu trip to Los Angeles for work meant switching around my rest days.
Wed., 5/16: Run/Strength
My first interval run back from taking some run time off for my hip and oh how I’ve missed them. Here was the race prep interval run:
15′ Warm Up @ HR Zone 1-2
5 x 1/4 Mile @ HR Zone 5a (5k Pace) 1/4 Mile Easy Jog RI
Remainder of the 45′ Run @ HR Zone 2
I finished up Wednesday with 15 minutes of core work.
Thurs., 5/17: Cycle
Another race prep workout to keep the blood flowing but the intensity manageable:
10′ Warm Up @ Zone 1-2
With 10′ @ Zone 3-4, Cadence 90+rpm.
Remainder of the 40′ @ Zone 1-2
Fri., 5/18: Two Open Water Swims (a.m./p.m.)
Good friends are people who do open water swims with you at 6 a.m. and selflessly swim with you to calm you the hell down. I owe them a six pack for that one. Later that night, I met up with my coach for another open water swim and a few pointers on swim mechanics. Another great confidence builder for Sunday’s tri.
A.M. swim
P.M. swim
Sat., 5/19: Cycle
What was supposed to be a 20 minute race prep-ride turned into almost an hour ride as I didn’t gauge how far my cousin’s house was when I offered to ride there. Also, proof that Chicken Face and I take “bike” rides together:
Sun., 5/20: RACE!
Morgan Hill Triathlon – success!
I closed out week 24 with:
6 hours and 15 minutes of training (definitely a taper week):
7327.2 yards swimming
42.4 miles cycling
10.9 miles running (stupid hip)
15 minutes strength training
I have a big double brick planned for this weekend, a birthday celebration and enjoying the weekend catching up on life. Hope you all have a fantastic and safe holiday weekend.
Happy Running!
Cute suits!! Also I love your morning/evening shots of the lake. Looks like a great place to swim and YAY for building confidence.
YOU GO GIRL!
Aaaand I have been so absent that I didn’t even read about your tri yet. Here I go…
Chicken Face is a biker-biker!? hawt.
I love those suits. I wear a speedo and have a long torso and I just thought it was normal to look pretty bad. Good job on your tri! I love those shots of the lake.
I love how awesome you are getting at all of this…it is so inspiring (such a trite word…but given that you were spazzing about the open water swim and having bike issues when you started, it totally gives hope to those of us who super suck at swimming and biking…not that most of us are as gifted in the raw talent AND mental strength AND training diligence departments as you but still, I find it inspiring). And those lake pictures are beautiful.
So glad your hip is cooperating
what a difference between am & pm in those swim pics! looks like a great place to swim though. and great shot of you guys and your “bikes” ; )
Way to go on your Tri! Finding the right equipment (i.e. swimsuit) can be tricky!!
The ugglies suit is so freakin’ cute! looks like it has a drawstring waist too, which makes sure it stays put. Let me know how that one works out for ya…I’m in the market for a new suit too.
Congrats on your race finish! It’s the first time I’ve heard of that Uglies brand of swimsuits. Is that made for athletic swimming and training? Cos usually I just get the solid colors of Arenas and Speedos, and it would be nice to wear a colorful suit with prints for a change. I bet it looks so chic when swimming laps in the pool!