Coach Paul would call week seven “the calm before the storm.”
Apparently, it was the week before things start to “pick up.” Considering this week was a 10 hour plus week, I’m anxious to see how my mind, my body and my relationships manage this time around. Overall, I’m excited, I’m anxious, and week seven was a good segway into the upcoming adventure that is Ironman training. Here’s how it went down:
Mon., 2/25: Swim
2,800 yards. Whoa, when did we get to 2,800 yards already? Still the same battles with swimming, i.e. I never want to do them. But alas, I’m in the pool. I’m just thankful it’s the saline ClubSport pool and not that nasty ass thing I used to go to where they sprayed the weird chemical along the edge while I swam. Thank you, Club Sport, for the sweet membership!
Tues., 2/26: Run & Strength
Oh you know, just me falling back in love with tempo work as I try to see those 7s back in front. Later that night, I tried Jillian Michaels’ new “Hard Body” workout DVD that I was sent. I did level one and it was so-so — I’m anxious to try level two and see if my beloved Jillian can live up to her Six Weeks Six Pack DVD that I love so much.
Wed., 2/27: Rest
Thurs., 2/28: Ride & Swim
Just your usual indoor trainer ride. But that swim. Dear God that swim. I can’t think of anything more boring than a swim workout with an increased amount of kicking and no fins. What I had to keep myself amused was consistent to that of a three-year-old. I would be completely content if the kickboard and I took a long, loooong break. It’s not you. It’s me.
Fri., 3/1: Overslept!
Well shit.
Sat., 3/2: Long Ride & Transition Run
An awesome day with awesome friends as we rode almost 58 miles throughout the East Bay, followed by a 15 minute transition run.
Plus, my first awkward tan line of the season!
Sun., 3/3: Long Run
Almost 11 miles, my longest run post-injury, with Chicken Face by my side. Slowly but surely making my way back and I couldn’t be happier.
I closed out week 7 with:
10 hours and 07 minutes of training:
5,400 yards swimming
74 miles cycling
18.53 miles running
1 hour minutes strength
If you could could do without one workout forever, what would that one be?
Happy Running!
Actually it’s not a workout per se but I could do without foam rolling forever. Unfortunately my sports doc has me on a 2 x day regime because SHE claims if I do it, I won’t have to come see her. I laughed at your Friday entry! I’m happy for you, it sounds like your training is going really well! It’s so interesting that you already have the experience of an entire training cycle for comparison as you train for C d’A. I think it’s benefitting your C d’A a lot, and that your C d’A will be SO much the better for it. Imagine if you hadn’t done last year’s training or planned that race at all, and C d’A was your first training and planned race? You now have so much experience going into your first Ironman race, maybe even more than most of your C d”A fellow racers. Thanks for sharing and may your 8th week be just as great or better!
Strength training. I can do with out that. I guess that’s why I haven’t been doing it like I should. lol. but I do yoga and zumba, does that count? haha.
2800 yards?! holy cow. I haven’t swam a lick since last year and finally got in the pool last night and barely got to 1000 yards. you are amazing, chica.
I dunno if you have posted this before [fairly new to your site and in love], but what is your training schedule like? how do you find/schedule time to do it?
I swam tonight for the first time in months, but I was equipped with my new best friend. I am telling you that swimming with music will make all the difference. I’m actually looking forward to going back to the pool. Check out the FINIS SwiMP3. I don’t work for them, they didn’t give me this. I just don’t like swimming. This makes it not so bad. …. just saying…..
I feel the same about the pool… never want to swim, but somehow find myself there 2-3 times a week. For 2,500 to 3,300 yard swims. I am, however, very much looking forward to awkward cycling tans
Great week of training!
Your swimming pool sounds heavenly. I love to swim but just can’t handle the chlorine fumes at 24-hr Fitness pools more than once a week.