Since Wednesday I have put in two quality workouts, and a nice and easy workout on Friday. As always - here are the details should you want to read them!
On the bike I am now doing two laps at ILRA instead of one. That is 25 miles a shot. I am working on improving my swim,. and instead of swimming once or twice a week, I am getting in three or four workouts of 1100 yards to 1400 meters a shot, two of which are in open water.
I am running consistently, getting ready for my half marathons in October, as well as trying to really get my pace down consistently.
I have realized some simple truths.
- In order to run longer, run faster, or run stronger you need to run. A lot.
- In order to ride faster, tackle hills better, and enjoy more time in the saddle, you need to ride. A lot.
- In order to improve your swim technique, increase your aerobic capabilities, and improve your sighting you need to swim. A lot.
Pretty un-profound. Pretty simple. But all in all.. this is how it has to be!
As the days unfold and I look forward to the next season, I am realizing that I am not scared to complete the Half Ironman distance. I know I can. I am realizing that I just need to HTFU and get it done.
The interesting thing to me is that I am really enjoying this! Increasing the distance and intensities of the workouts has not been a negative experience in any way. In fact I am excited that I am doing the distance.
I hope that everyone has had a great weekend!
For all of the people who completed Steelhead this weekend - great job! Expecially given the fact that they turned it into a duathlon! ;)
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6 comments:
Good Luck with upping the distance.
Wow, you could be a coach! Now you'll need to create another day in the week to do all of these things.
Wow, you are getting hard core. Soon you won't even talk to me anymore :).
What happens at Steelhead to turn it into a duathlon?
Ok, you got me on "HTFU". What does "HTFU" mean?
I like your simple truths. A Lot!
Hope you're doing well.
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