Lately, I'm finding that I'm doing just what is called for on my training plan and nothing extra (perhaps a few extra miles on the bike but not much). A few months ago, I used to do extra on most of my workouts but now I can't find the time and my energy is getting a little lower too. I need to go to bed earlier but can't seem to be mature enough to actually get in the sheets before 10:30 or so.
My right calf has been tight the last few weeks which is disappointing because I thought I had it figured out. My long-ish run on Sunday was a little slow because of it and my speed workout on Thursday consisted of some strides on a grassy hill instead of any real speed work. My 8 mile run this morning felt better than my run on Sunday so hopefully the calf is on the mend- luckily swimming and cycling doesn't seem to bother it at all.
My legs didn't feel exactly fresh when I finished my last recovery week on Sunday but I'm trying to keep things in perspective. My recovery week long run was only 10 miles but I guess 10 miles is still moderately long. Perspective is hard to maintain when I'm in the middle of things (like it is for anyone). Last month I told my office-mate that I only rode for 3 hours on the trainer and he laughed that I said "only"- comparing that to what is ahead, it is only a 3 hour ride. Fortunately, there are a few other IMers that I follow on the internet so it is nice to see that they are going through the same things I am. One guy posted a video of himself trying to walk down the stairs after a long ride (which wasn't very graceful) so that was nice to see. I haven't had any workouts that have put me into the "jello legs" category yet but I know they are coming.
I can't believe it is 2 months from today! I am trying to curb my excitement for the race (although I won't be "racing" but rather competing). I'm also trying to not worry about the things that are beyond my control (weather, flats, etc...) and am instead trying to concentrate on what I can control (training, sleep, nutrition, clothing/equipment). Something that has put me at ease was our final decision to keep our motel room (which is walking distance to transition and start/finish so that I won't have to worry about where I'm sleeping the nights before and the night after the race. Hopefully all will be good but if the motel doesn't work out it is great to know that I have a couple of backup options (Elizabethtown and an RV).
Sounds like I should have around 20 people at IMLP to cheer me on and I couldn't be happier! Thanks all!
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I'm missing your updates. I hope your training is still going well. Love you.
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