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Carol D. micro - Fatigue setting in

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Hi Coach P.!   I hit a brick wall today (not figuratively)!  I'm thinking it's a combination of the hot workouts lately, and cumulative fatigue.  I'm not sure what to attempt tomorrow to salvage the weekend!  Today was supposed to be 5 hours (I only do 4 because I'm old:-).  Turby and I decided instead of doing the Z2/Z3 intervals, we would go out and attack some hills (my race rehearsal will be flat again).  My heart rate was through the roof from the get-go!  It is disgustingly  hot out today, but guess what?  It's hot in Kona too!!  I drank a lot and peed a couple of times and was well hydrated and fueled.  After 2:15, we decided to call it a day, and try again tomorrow.  So basically I'll be flip-flopping the Sat. and Sun. rides.  I did not run today either.   I'm just not sure what I should attempt tomorrow?  Should I try and hit the hills or stay flatter and do the intervals (8 * 20).  I definitely will run tomorrow after whatever I manage to do.  Also, I'll be doing my final race rehearsal (3 weeks out vs. 2 weeks out) on Thursday because Turby's daughter is coming home Thurs. night AND I have to drop my bike off at Tri-bike transport on Friday.  I'll be doing this down in South Jersey where I've done 2 rides of 112 miles.  Flat as a pancake!  Tues. will be a short, Z3/4 interval ride.  Also will be doing my last long run sometime next weekend (3 weeks out).   

I feel like even though I haven't gotten ALL of the weekend Sat./Sun. rides in - I have done a lot of long rides ever other week since the end of July:

7/23 Lake Placid; 90 miles  IF: .70

8/7 South Jersey 112 miles IF: .74

8/19 Mont Tremblant 100 miles IF: .79

9/2 South Jersey 112 miles IF: ,74

As for the running, I feel like I'm a little ahead of the game on the long runs.  Not fast, but long. Starting the end of July I was up to 14 miles and increased each week up to this past Sunday which was 20 miles.  I'll do one more 18 miler next weekend (I did 12 HOT miles Thursday and HR was way higher than my 20-mile run on Sunday!)  Most of the long runs averaged TRP, except a couple when it was exceptionally hot and humid - those were closer to Zone 1.

This is when panic mode starts to set it!  I didn't even swim today as the planned called for 90 mins  (2.4 yesterday).  Anyway, hopefully the slightly cooler weather tomorrow and a good night sleep might help.  

Let me know what you think about tomorrow, especially knowing I have another race rehearsal on Thursday!

THANKS

 

Comments

  • Coach PatrickCoach Patrick
    CDF, no worries!! This stuff happens, even to the best of us. Chronic fatigue + extreme heat isn't fun for ANYONE and we all suffer.

    Remember this: you are tired because you have done a lot of good work. Nobody feels the work. That means your body is ready to progress if we can manage the rest of your training properly.

    This week I think that you should focus on a bit more swimming.... something like this:

    Mon - Swim only or OFF.
    Tue - Swim, Run 45' to 60' @ TRP.
    Wed - Swim, super easy fun bike. Talking, laughing, exploring, just get legs loose.
    Thu - RR Day
    Fri - Long Swim Day / Drop Bike
    Sat - Long run day.
    Sun - OFF

    Please see the total form for my latest video on what you need to focus on heading to Kona. image

    ~ Coach P
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User]
    Thanks P.! I did rally on Sunday and had a pretty good day. It was also much cooler. THANKS for the schedule. It is much lighter than I would have done:-) No speed work? Okay!! No long ride the day after RR? Okay!! I watched your video (4 weeks 'til Kona) and it was awesome! I was wondering about the arm coolers. I used them in Kona in '12 and they really helped. This year I am wearing the EN kit with the sleeves to the elbows. I'm guessing the arm coolers would not be necessary or useful? Last thing... should I do the Week 17 WKOs next week in place of the Week 18 since I moved up the last RR a week? Thanks again Coach!
  • Coach PatrickCoach Patrick
    Yes to week 17 wko's as long as you are continuing to choose rest after work vs stacking to much work.

    I don't think you'll need the arm coolers because your arms are so petite (buff, of course!, but not 3 feet long like mine). I would plan on the water on the body / shoulders strategy for sure as that adds up.

    Can't wait to see you in Kona!!!

    ~ Coach P
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