Early in this block I was pretty pissed that some people who don't train (much) were going out and racing better than what be PR for me. I have NO problem with people being faster than me (most are), as long as they put in the work. But without work it just makes me upset. And especially if they then bemoan how "slow" it was. I wanted to race out of spite. But I didn't get to.
I've had some strong swims, and one complete disaster. But I mostly shook off the disaster and moved on.
This block was all bike trainer for cycling. I did one of the workouts at the Loft while the class was doing something else. I will do this for some of the weekday rides just so that there are other people around. One of the things Coach Matt is doing is noting when I last did a workout so I can see how change is happening. It seems I am doing better each time I do a workout, so that's good. It will be nice to get outside (which should be tomorrow).
Running has been strong. Speedwork and long runs both. I have done a 16 miler and two 10 milers with extra work in this block. The 16 was my fastest, and certainly the earliest I have done that kind of distance. Today's 10 miles felt hard, but I ran them well and my past two ten milers have been my fastest two. Thursday I pushed start on the watch and just ran, only looking for where to turn around. It was amazing.
Today all the "cool kids" were running the Polar Bear. Either 5K, 5 mile, or "the Bear" (both). I was on the Monon with Indy Runners, a small group because of racing. People were asking why I wasn't racing. When I was doing the speed part of the run - 1:00 min hard, 1:00 min easy - I was on a recovery minute when someone passed me and said "at least you're out here." Really?!?!? I had just been busting my ass a sew seconds earlier. Then someone wanted to race me at the beginning of the steady state, but I knew I had two hard miles ahead. When I was stopped to cross the street someone tried to convince me that I needed a coat because it was cold and I was sweating (I had run 7 miles - I hope I was sweating) and would get sick. Whatever lady. I missed racing. I missed the cool people. I missed hanging out after.
I know I need to train and that my big race goal needs me not to be racing right now, but I miss racing.
In other news I went to the endocrinologist this week. My A1C is 6.2, which isn't as bad as I feared. The doc increased my Metformin from 500 mg once a day to twice a day. I am ok with it because I expected it. I am also logging foods and tracking my macros. The macro thing is going to take some practice to get right. We are trying to get me to 40% carb, 30% protein, 30% fat.
I've had some strong swims, and one complete disaster. But I mostly shook off the disaster and moved on.
This block was all bike trainer for cycling. I did one of the workouts at the Loft while the class was doing something else. I will do this for some of the weekday rides just so that there are other people around. One of the things Coach Matt is doing is noting when I last did a workout so I can see how change is happening. It seems I am doing better each time I do a workout, so that's good. It will be nice to get outside (which should be tomorrow).
Running has been strong. Speedwork and long runs both. I have done a 16 miler and two 10 milers with extra work in this block. The 16 was my fastest, and certainly the earliest I have done that kind of distance. Today's 10 miles felt hard, but I ran them well and my past two ten milers have been my fastest two. Thursday I pushed start on the watch and just ran, only looking for where to turn around. It was amazing.
Today all the "cool kids" were running the Polar Bear. Either 5K, 5 mile, or "the Bear" (both). I was on the Monon with Indy Runners, a small group because of racing. People were asking why I wasn't racing. When I was doing the speed part of the run - 1:00 min hard, 1:00 min easy - I was on a recovery minute when someone passed me and said "at least you're out here." Really?!?!? I had just been busting my ass a sew seconds earlier. Then someone wanted to race me at the beginning of the steady state, but I knew I had two hard miles ahead. When I was stopped to cross the street someone tried to convince me that I needed a coat because it was cold and I was sweating (I had run 7 miles - I hope I was sweating) and would get sick. Whatever lady. I missed racing. I missed the cool people. I missed hanging out after.
I know I need to train and that my big race goal needs me not to be racing right now, but I miss racing.
In other news I went to the endocrinologist this week. My A1C is 6.2, which isn't as bad as I feared. The doc increased my Metformin from 500 mg once a day to twice a day. I am ok with it because I expected it. I am also logging foods and tracking my macros. The macro thing is going to take some practice to get right. We are trying to get me to 40% carb, 30% protein, 30% fat.
You ARE one of the cool kids, silly! Wish you had been at the polar bear, but..... #ironman
ReplyDeleteAt least you're out here?! Really?! Wonder which couch that person will be sitting on while you are hearing "You ARE an Ironman!" Way to stay focused on you.
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