Day 128: Well speed work in the pool last night, so I followed it up with speed work on the bike today. I had a really good workout on the bike and I know I am going to feel it tomorrow when I ride up at Cartersville. Today we did a roller coaster speed workout and I really enjoyed it. And thanks to Risa, we were able to really push are selves a little hard. I love her drive and motivation! After the speed work I went out on a 4 mile run, I felt really good on the run and was just cruising. My legs and my energy felt really good and I definately could have ran longer if I need to. Even though I was dead tired and I just wanted to take an hour nap before I got ready for work, I still managed to drag my butt to the gym and get a good upper body workout in as well. I have been slacking on the weights a little, so I thought it was time to get back in the gym for a few more weeks. Today I was extremely happy with all my workouts and how I felt during them. They only thing that sucked was that it was so hard to stay awake at work and I was counting down the time till I was able to crawl in bed.
Day 129: My alarm went off and I was hoping for was ran so I could just stay in bed and sleep. I woke up still really tired and wanted nothing to do with training today which is really surprising since it is my favorite day of training usually. After I finally managed to get myself out of bed I was already to late to get up to Cartersville in time to run, so I didn't get a run it. I tell you what though, I had an awesome ride today on the bike. At first I thought it was going to be a struggle. Finally around mile 6 or 7 I just took off and I felt amazing!!! I can tell finally I really am getting stronger on the hills! Towards the end of the ride there is a gradual hill and there were 4 of us together and today I pulled us up the hill at a decent speed. I was really happy. After a good bike ride it was of to swim. Just like the bike I thought I was in trouble I was feel tired and felt like I just wasn't moving,. After about 10 mins I was feeling warmed up again and the cruise control came on and I was able to hang a little longer with the stronger swimmers!!!! I really see myself improving from the start of my training and I just hope this keeps up and that I am ready to rock Wisconsin!
Adrian and I talking about Ironman Wisconsin
The girls are ready to hit the water with Adrian
Day 130: I thought I would just keep this week going with speed work. I did speed work in the pool, on the bike so now it is time to do it running! After today's day at work I could not wait to hit the track. As I was driving to the track to meet some people for speed work, I was wondering if we were even going to get it in with a big thunderstorm brewing. Finally getting to the track and a one lap into warming up the lighting bolts started hitting the ground so close to us it was time to take cover for a little. After waiting out the storm for about 20 minutes, the rain continued but the lighting stopped so it was time to hit the track again. It was actually nice running in the rain, it kept me cool and then half way through the workout when the rain finally stopped the humidity was going strong again. Thanks to Jim for leading a great track workout and really pushed me which is what I needed. I know I am going to be feeling it tomorrow and I am so looking forward to tomorrow so I can just relax and get ready for the long weekend of training.
Day 131: Besides work, today is my day of relaxation from training and since I am working a double shift and have to be back to work at 10pm after just leaving work at 1:30, I am going to take a nap. Good night and it's time to get ready for the weekend!
"Fear is probably the thing that limits performance more than anything - the fear of not doing well, of what people will say. You've got to acknowledge those fears, then release them." --Mark Allen
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