The Grand Rapids half Ironman distance race (1.2 mi swim, 56 mile ride, 13.1 mile run) is in a week. I am trying to be positive and working though impostor syndrome, but I will get right in the head this week.
The past three weeks recap:
M: uninspired swim and lifting
T: quality work. Ran it hard, which I needed mentally but probably didn't help physically.
W: Rode before hanging out at the track. Felt good. Rode hard. Evening swim was uninspired.
T: Death slog run in the morning. It was humid and my legs were cooked. I took it off life support at 30 min. Went to yoga in the evening and that helped.
F: swim.
S: Paced Geist half marathon. Right on 12:30 pace. Had fun. Weather was the best we've had for Geist. Amazed I could run and keep on pace after Thursday when I wasn't sure what was up.
S: 50 mile ride. Tested the new aerobars but they weren't fitted yet. There was wind. That has been the theme this spring. Went to yin yoga.
M: Lifted and then had a migraine. Couldn't swim. Felt awful.
T: swam in the morning...feeling a little better. Quality run but was a bit cautious not to overcook it this week.
W: Worked in Crown Point all day. Swim at their Y and then it started raining, but I still had a ride to do. Power intervals in the cold rain. For 90 min. Put the bike back in the car and then managed to lock the keys in the trunk. Spent 45 min freezing waiting for lock out service.
T: Ran before we started working in CP for the day. Wonderful run in wonderful weather on the Erie Lackawana trail.
F: Swim. Indoor pool wasn't open yet.
S: 15 mile run in awful humidity. Started dying around mile 9. Gutted it out for 15. ME called it "good Ironman training"
S: Went out with the SFR crew to ride from Founders Park. Tailwind made the out FAST. The in was terrible with the headwind. Averaged out to a good ride with David (we got dropped fast). Then brunch. Brunch is awesome.
M: Outdoor pool swim! You have to be happy in the outdoor pool. Lifted with Shannon and we worked on squat and deadlift form with Aubrey (a powerlifter).
T: Quality run. 1-5-1. The 1s were ok, the rest was slow but that is always the story for this run.
W: Rode at Eagle Creek for some aerobar practice (fitted now) and some power intervals. Then swam in the indoor pool in the evening.
T: ME (rightly) said no to Monumental Mile so I ran in the morning and took photos for Run Chat Hunt. I was at the mile to cheer and watch TE's kids so he could run. Then I went out with people and I was out too late and drank (and ate) too much. Sooo....
F: I had committed to Phoenix OWS at 5:45 AM. Wakeup was soooooo early and I felt sooooo awful. Swam two semi-awful 750 yard loops.
S: B&O Trail fundraiser 44 mile ride with David. And lunch at Scotty's Dawghouse.
S: 8 mile run at 6:15 AM in order to make it to train LEMs at church at 9:00. It was getting super hot so I didn't want to run in the afternoon. Light lifting and yin yoga too.
I need to spend this week getting ready for a strong race at Grand Rapids.
The past three weeks recap:
M: uninspired swim and lifting
T: quality work. Ran it hard, which I needed mentally but probably didn't help physically.
W: Rode before hanging out at the track. Felt good. Rode hard. Evening swim was uninspired.
T: Death slog run in the morning. It was humid and my legs were cooked. I took it off life support at 30 min. Went to yoga in the evening and that helped.
F: swim.
S: Paced Geist half marathon. Right on 12:30 pace. Had fun. Weather was the best we've had for Geist. Amazed I could run and keep on pace after Thursday when I wasn't sure what was up.
S: 50 mile ride. Tested the new aerobars but they weren't fitted yet. There was wind. That has been the theme this spring. Went to yin yoga.
M: Lifted and then had a migraine. Couldn't swim. Felt awful.
T: swam in the morning...feeling a little better. Quality run but was a bit cautious not to overcook it this week.
W: Worked in Crown Point all day. Swim at their Y and then it started raining, but I still had a ride to do. Power intervals in the cold rain. For 90 min. Put the bike back in the car and then managed to lock the keys in the trunk. Spent 45 min freezing waiting for lock out service.
T: Ran before we started working in CP for the day. Wonderful run in wonderful weather on the Erie Lackawana trail.
F: Swim. Indoor pool wasn't open yet.
S: 15 mile run in awful humidity. Started dying around mile 9. Gutted it out for 15. ME called it "good Ironman training"
S: Went out with the SFR crew to ride from Founders Park. Tailwind made the out FAST. The in was terrible with the headwind. Averaged out to a good ride with David (we got dropped fast). Then brunch. Brunch is awesome.
M: Outdoor pool swim! You have to be happy in the outdoor pool. Lifted with Shannon and we worked on squat and deadlift form with Aubrey (a powerlifter).
T: Quality run. 1-5-1. The 1s were ok, the rest was slow but that is always the story for this run.
W: Rode at Eagle Creek for some aerobar practice (fitted now) and some power intervals. Then swam in the indoor pool in the evening.
T: ME (rightly) said no to Monumental Mile so I ran in the morning and took photos for Run Chat Hunt. I was at the mile to cheer and watch TE's kids so he could run. Then I went out with people and I was out too late and drank (and ate) too much. Sooo....
F: I had committed to Phoenix OWS at 5:45 AM. Wakeup was soooooo early and I felt sooooo awful. Swam two semi-awful 750 yard loops.
S: B&O Trail fundraiser 44 mile ride with David. And lunch at Scotty's Dawghouse.
S: 8 mile run at 6:15 AM in order to make it to train LEMs at church at 9:00. It was getting super hot so I didn't want to run in the afternoon. Light lifting and yin yoga too.
I need to spend this week getting ready for a strong race at Grand Rapids.
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