Week 4 is the beginning of another build cycle. Unfortunately the numbers don’t really reflect that.
Swim : 5 miles (8400 yds) /2:45
Bike: 72 miles / 4:57
Run: 29 miles / 4:02
Total: 106 miles / 13:00
After a slow start on Monday (that included a yoga class; I need to do that more often), I finally put a little effort towards more focused workouts. So even though I did not build my time or distance this week, I did build the intensity. I did some 400m sprints and a tempo-ish run. Two of my swims either worked on speed or mid distance fitness. And both my trainer rides were Sufferfest rides which is MUCH better than just riding. I did Local Hero on Friday night and I don’t think I have ever made such a big puddle of sweat before. It was a really challenging workout with not as much recovery time as the other workouts. I will be doing it again for sure!
I did a race on Sunday, the 13.1 Los Angeles (race report to come…). It was my longest run since my 50K in November and felt pretty good. But because I ran the race in the morning, I kind of pooped out on my ride in the afternoon. I was slated for more like 50-60 but only did 40.
Goal for this upcoming week is that same as last weeks. Keep my workouts focused. And MORE bike miles!!!
another awesome week! fantastic job1
The intensity is where it is at. 13 hours of fairly intense training with a race beats 15 hours of easy training anyday.
I feel like I am getting better at more focused training for sure.
Solid week!—nice work.
Kind of disappointed with my numbers but I need to stop obsessing over that! Base building…
oh you went biking after the half marathon! I admire you for that! I could have not done that!!!
It was not my best ride of all time that is for sure!