Day 92: Still trying to get everything back in order from being gone for a little over a week. So it was good that I had all morning to get things done before I hit the pool at the Concourse. Tonight's workout was really tough as well and since I haven't done anything for a week I really felt like a slug. It was really nice being back in the pool and it kinda made me realize that I do like to swim more then I thought. So thought is good, now if I can just get faster. We did about 3,100 yds on very little breaks and we were pushing ourselves on speed as well so it really kicked my butt. I am also feeling a difference in my stroke from when I feel like I am doing it right verse when I start to get tired and not focusing on the stroke and it actually feels hard. I am hoping at some point top get another video of my swim to see if it really is improving on the things I have been working on. Overall I was pleased with my swim and ready to get in the pool again.
Day 93: Today was an early morning and had wheels done at 6:30 for speed work. Misty and I had 2 other people join us today which was nice to have more people suffer with you =) Taking a week off always amazes me how fast you loose your endurance and your strength. This speed work really kicked my butt, and overall we did 28 miles with a 2 mile run after. It was nice to get out early and beat the heat. It was still hot but not as bad as it would have been later on. I must say though that speed work always sucks when you are doing it, but it always feels good when you are done. I had a really good 2 miles run after as well and I have noticed myself getting stronger! After a good speed workout I hit the gym to workout with Pamela and had a really good upper body workout. I am really going to feel it tomorrow.
Today I also went over to Podium Multi Sports and had a fitting done for a Time Trial Bike (Tri Bike). Still not sure if I am going to get on, but I thought that I would get fitted and keep my eyes open. I had a really good fitting session and I am also going to bring my Trek on Friday and get some adjustments on that as well. I can't wait! I'll keep you informed as well about the Tri bike as well! Tomorrow should be another fun and exciting day at Cartersville!
Day 94: Cartersville Today! I was hoping to get there early enough to get a run in but that didn't happen. Today on the 27 mile bike ride I was hurting. My legs felt really tired and sluggish from the speed work the day before. I did survive though but I just felt like I was struggling the whole time. I did get my clips adjusted on my shoes and I did notice a difference and it felt a better. I can't wait to take my bike in tomorrow and they are going to look to see if any adjustments need to be made! I can't wait and I also my be getting a new seat. With these things I am hoping to have a good Century ride this weekend. After surviving the ride today we went over to swim at Lake Allatoona like always. I did the 1.2 mile swim and once again struggled through that. This week I have been really tired and I think it is a combination of things. I am hoping I do keep struggling all of a sudden. During the swim I just felt really slow and tired, but i kept pushing through. I just hope I will be ready for the 5k swim next weekend. After it was all said and done I made it through the bike and swim and as much as I wanted to stop I kept pushing forward! Lets hope this week I start feeling stronger with everything that is planned for training this weekend.
Day 95: Today was a hot day and I guess I better get use to it, because it is only going to get hotter. Today I was going to try to do a faster then normal 4 mile run, but when I started out in the heat that changed everything. I was just glad to get through the 4 miles. Every time I got to a hill through I did sprint up it. Man that was a killer. =) I really love warm weather, but training in the heat is never fun. I can promise one thing right now though... I will never do Ironman Louisville, because of the heat.
Day 96: Day of rest!!!! I am really feeling like I need. Especially to get ready for my first century ride tomorrow! Today I am taking my road bike in to get so things looked at and maybe get a new seat for it. Can't wait!!! Also Jordan and I are going to go to the Braves game and enjoy sometime together. It's going to be a crazy weekend. Hope I'm ready for it!!!!!
Triathlon teaches us to rethink our boundaries. Or forget them altogether.
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