Week 24: Days 162-166

Day 162: Well today I am not going to be able to get any training in. Since I have been switching my schedule around so I can get these last few Saturdays off to train and going to Ironman Louisville, I have been working Monday evenings to get the Saturdays off. And with today having a Dr. Appointment I just don't have enough time in between to get a swim in. Hopefully I will be able to try to squeeze another swim in some other time in the week. Today is also the 20 day mark till Ironman Wisconsin!!! I can't believe it is almost here, I am still feeling ready and super excited! In 20 days I will be racing to the finish line to hear those famous words from Mike Reilly!!!!

Day 163: Today was a really good speed work day out on the Silver Comet Trail. It was enough where it pushed me, but did feel spent after words. After the speed work, the running shoes went on and I did a 3 mile brick. It was so nice to run and not be dripping sweat. Today was the perfect temperature in the morning with not a lot of humidity. Can't wait till it is like this every morning. Over all I felt really good and I am loving this taper!

Day 164: I GOT MY IRONMAN WISCONSIN NUMBER TODAY!!!!! I will be sporting number 356! That just made it seem that much more real. Today I headed out to Cartersville for a little running, biking and swimming. I did a easy 3 miles run and felt really good. I told myself I was going to take it easy on the bike, but that didn't happen. Once I got going I just kept peddling and I was feeling really strong so I went with it and had an amazing ride today. Then like always it was off to Lake Allatoona for a swim. The water temperature dropped a little which was nice. Today my stroke felt like it was back were it should be and I was just cruising along. I really hope I feel like that race day, where it felt like there was no effort and at a good pace. I can't believe next Wednesday will be my last day in Cartersville before the race. I am looking forward to next Wednesday though, it's CRAZY HAT DAY!!!!! Oh and I leave for Louisville in 2 days to cheer some people on at Ironman Louisville and see my brother and my future sister-in-law!!!! Can't wait. I am hoping to get a swim and run in, but we will see what happens.

 Getting ready to go for a run

  At one of the gathering spots on the bike ride

The Famous Lake Allatoona except the water is really low right now.

Day 165: Well today I was suppose to go for a run, but with trying to pack and get everything together to leave tomorrow straight from work the run never happened. I am however very excited to head up to Louisville to cheer on some amazing people. I am even hoping to hop in the river and swim a little on Saturday and well as go on a run with my brother. Hope I can get some of this training in while having fun!!!! It will be an exciting weekend!!!!

Day 166: Ok well I think this is going to start a long stretch of no training that I am not happy about, but we will see what I can fit in. Today I left for Louisville to cheer on some amazing people at Ironman Louisville. Straight from work I headed to the airport and got into Louisville around 4:30 and enjoyed the evening with my amazing brother and his new fiance!!!

"Those who are warriors can master anything, but first they must master themselves."
-USMC