8 More Weeks....Actually, 6 Training Weeks Left.... ;)
Happy Monday 
8 weeks out. This summer is really flying by. Before we know it we'll be prepping for our first Race Rehearsals!
Well, my goal this week was to actually follow the plan as written-but in my 4.5 years of being with EN, I've never been able to stick with it exactly...so why start now?
So while today was a scheduled swim, I didn't want to pass up a beautiful morning so I got out on my bike and rode. Last week was nutty and I did my long ride/ABP ride in the middle of the week, so after just swimming and running this weekend, my legs felt ready to push a bike ride. So I went out and pushed for just shy of 3 hours this morning. Averaged 19 mph (which is pretty solid for me) and my watts were in my mid Z2 for the majority of the ride. Pushed a few long Z3 intervals but ended up in my Z2 range. Very happy to start off my Monday on such a good note. But, my workouts will be all jumbled up again this week. Maybe one week I'll actually do the plan as written....
Alright all-let's hear how those workouts are going!
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Hit the dread ill after work for the 12 min at 3% incline. The run went well. It helped mentally that there was a thunder storm outside.
Heading to the pool now to bust out some laps. I was dragging butt big time this morning. AM pool work out just wasn't happening!
Crush the training team!
You saying only 6 more weeks of real training left has hit home - getting closer on figuring out my nutrition on the bike, so really going to work to get it dialed in so I'm not constantly bonking on the bike.
Have a great week ya'll.
Mark
I had a short pool workout yesterday as well yesterday. I had to gut up to get out the door to get the run done. I was glad I did. I hit both mile intervals at pace.
Fatigue is setting in. I can't seem to get enough sleep and I'm hungry all the time. Major butt dragging this morning.
Keep up the good work team!
Sounds like you all are killing it!
Mid-week check-in, ramping up here after my 'bout with massive sinus congestion the new meds are really helping. Mon / Tue / Wed workouts are in the bag. I was on empty the last 4 min of my bike FTP ride today, if someone walked by with a Snickers Bar I might have just killed them for it, but I gutted it out and finished the workout strong. :-) Going to hit the hay here after I get some food so I can run in the AM.
I am planning on heading up to Madsion this Saturday to ride the loop and start getting familiar with the course. I will ride the loop at least once, it is a long way to go for only one loop but my buddy who is going with me is not as strong a biker so I am not sure he can do two - I will push him though... :-) I am also coming to camp, so I will definitely get more time on course before the big dance. Any word wisdom for me?
-MikeHope you have a good time in Madison wish I could join you. My advice on riding the course for the first time would be use as a reckon ride. Take it easy on your riding Buddy
Curious to know what kind of gears folks are planning on running. I've been on a 11/25 for a few years, but seriously thinking about switching out to a 11/28 for this race. Any thoughts? Run a 50/34T up front, not a sub-6 bike guy, and have a tendency to spike HR while climbing. Is it too late to switch and get comfortable with?
Jealous of you riding the course Mike! So much to be gained, and hoping that I can get a little bit of insight by driving it before race.
Good and safe riding this week team!
And Mike-That snickers bar comment is hilarious. Not sure how you all react to these workouts, but I've found that days of longer workouts (lets say 1.5 hour plus) I really can't eat that much-but the day after-Watch out. I've literally been having my stomach wake me up some days
Alright-my week has been a little all over the place, but I was able to get in my long and ABP rides, long and tempo runs, and a 4000yd swim. Heading to the pool now for my second swim of the week followed by a recovery run. I failed this week with following the plan in the order it should have gone, but happy with how my swim/bike has been going. Run, on the other hand, is not where I'd like it. My long run this week sure hurt!
Great job team on the workouts....keep it up!
I was hoping to swim in the morning, but I will have to pick-up my daughter at 11:30p so I am pretty sure I will not be able to get up in the morning... Sigh
Glad you rocked out on the course Mike!
Last week was absolutely crazy! Saturday had an awesome 5 hour bike ride. Hit the zones and felt spent at the end.
Adjusting my schedule this week for my mini camp in Madison Friday-Sunday.
Everyone have an awesome Monday!