I have decided that I don't want to sacrifice much of my triathlon training to my marathon training. My real "A" race if I have to say I have one is Vineman 70.3, which means although Napa is important to me and my training has been tough my real goal is surviving my first half ironman. This doesn't mean I'm going to jump back into everything post Marathon (I'm trying to prevent being injured not cause it), but this does mean that I'm not sacrificing my cycle and swim(?) workouts to my taper regimen. I felt like a real slacker this week, I guess this taper stuff is going to my head.
Monday: Trail run
This was a rainy day and I was going to hit the pool, but Nick suggested trail running around diablo, and I do miss trail running (can't wait for dirt dogs to be on mondays again) so I decided to tackle the mountain. Trail running in the rain is tough, mud cakes to your feet like you are wearing huge ankle weights. We made it 2 miles in when we decided to turn back with the mud caked on our shoes. I'll be back soon enough though Diablo I just need to survive a marathon first.
Tuesday: Lululemon
Usually I wake up and get in an interval set, but there was no getting me out of bed this morning. I decided I would just get a few miles in before lulu. That didn't happen either, so I tried to punch out a steady 6. 8:37, 8:12, 7:49, 8:17, 8:19, 8:22. Then headed off to post-sweat chinese dinner with Nick.
Wednesday: Tae Bo, Spin, legs
Although I love to swim, bike and run I do always want to change it up, plus I need to trick myself into strength training so that's what I did. I jumped, punched, and kicked my way through Tae Bo and headed to what seemed like it was going to be an awful spin session. However, my legs loosened up and I felt great, not to mention we did some hill repeats in the middle which I love! Lastly, upstairs for some squats, lunges, and other stuff.
Thursday: Track
I cancelled my track session due to another event going on with my tri club, but Nick wanted to hit the track so I went anyway. My workout was 6-8x1000@HMP with a bit longer recovery 2:05 mins. I wanted to get in 8, but the gloriousness that is my stomach started to take a toll on me, and I still needed to run back home. I was pretty proud of my set and I stayed pretty consistent 4:51, 4:45, 4:41, 4:41, 4:47, 4:41, 4:38.
Friday: Rest
I was relieved to have this rest day my legs felt like they had been through a pretty rough week after last weekend and this week.
Saturday: Ride w/ Nicki then brick run
My friend Nicki came by at 9 for us to head out on a 3.5 hour ride. I was excited to be out on my bike, but a little scared to head out and do the Collier Canyon loop through Livermore. Livermore is notorious for its butt kicking wind, and yes this was a WINDY day! Nicki and I forged through the battle winds of livermore and after 55 miles made it back to the house. Then we went for a 2 mile brick where my legs felt surprisingly awesome even though they were dreading the brick run as I put on my running shoes. Then I ate and ate and ate and took a nap...the life of an endurance athlete
Sunday: Long run
My running buddies were heading out on Saturday and I just did not have it in me to do an early morning so I figured I'd fly solo. The plan was 12-16 miles and pick up the pace for the last 6. I felt pretty slow as I started and just took my time. I finally started to loosen up around mile 4 and started picking up the pace around miles 6-8. I did have a few knee issues so I punched out a few miles on the track and then headed to the house to shower, eat, and MASSAGE!
Total Miles: 35
Next Event: Napa Marathon March 4
Monday: Trail run
This was a rainy day and I was going to hit the pool, but Nick suggested trail running around diablo, and I do miss trail running (can't wait for dirt dogs to be on mondays again) so I decided to tackle the mountain. Trail running in the rain is tough, mud cakes to your feet like you are wearing huge ankle weights. We made it 2 miles in when we decided to turn back with the mud caked on our shoes. I'll be back soon enough though Diablo I just need to survive a marathon first.
Tuesday: Lululemon
Usually I wake up and get in an interval set, but there was no getting me out of bed this morning. I decided I would just get a few miles in before lulu. That didn't happen either, so I tried to punch out a steady 6. 8:37, 8:12, 7:49, 8:17, 8:19, 8:22. Then headed off to post-sweat chinese dinner with Nick.
Wednesday: Tae Bo, Spin, legs
Although I love to swim, bike and run I do always want to change it up, plus I need to trick myself into strength training so that's what I did. I jumped, punched, and kicked my way through Tae Bo and headed to what seemed like it was going to be an awful spin session. However, my legs loosened up and I felt great, not to mention we did some hill repeats in the middle which I love! Lastly, upstairs for some squats, lunges, and other stuff.
Thursday: Track
I cancelled my track session due to another event going on with my tri club, but Nick wanted to hit the track so I went anyway. My workout was 6-8x1000@HMP with a bit longer recovery 2:05 mins. I wanted to get in 8, but the gloriousness that is my stomach started to take a toll on me, and I still needed to run back home. I was pretty proud of my set and I stayed pretty consistent 4:51, 4:45, 4:41, 4:41, 4:47, 4:41, 4:38.
Friday: Rest
I was relieved to have this rest day my legs felt like they had been through a pretty rough week after last weekend and this week.
Saturday: Ride w/ Nicki then brick run
My friend Nicki came by at 9 for us to head out on a 3.5 hour ride. I was excited to be out on my bike, but a little scared to head out and do the Collier Canyon loop through Livermore. Livermore is notorious for its butt kicking wind, and yes this was a WINDY day! Nicki and I forged through the battle winds of livermore and after 55 miles made it back to the house. Then we went for a 2 mile brick where my legs felt surprisingly awesome even though they were dreading the brick run as I put on my running shoes. Then I ate and ate and ate and took a nap...the life of an endurance athlete
Sunday: Long run
My running buddies were heading out on Saturday and I just did not have it in me to do an early morning so I figured I'd fly solo. The plan was 12-16 miles and pick up the pace for the last 6. I felt pretty slow as I started and just took my time. I finally started to loosen up around mile 4 and started picking up the pace around miles 6-8. I did have a few knee issues so I punched out a few miles on the track and then headed to the house to shower, eat, and MASSAGE!
Total Miles: 35
Next Event: Napa Marathon March 4
No comments:
Post a Comment