I've had a pretty easy week and I can tell the difference in my body. After last Sundays 30 km disaster I knew I had to do some things a little differently but due to various circumstances the week was even softer than I planned. I totally missed one weight workout and also a long bike session. I left my watch in my pocket for most of the week as well, or at least decided it was not going to rule me. Friday is my long swim day and it felt good to be in the pool today without aching muscles. Friday also qualifies as my rest day since swimming is simply not near as demanding in any regard.
Speaking of swimming I am starting to feel more optimistic again. It feels like my stroke is getting more consistent and relaxed. What I am calling my long swim is still only 2 kms but it seems to be getting easier. I did that in 36:26 today, compared to 37:15 last week, and 38:00 the previous week. Of course I know that being rested was a factor but it still felt good. I was able to focus without getting stressed, and the 80 lengths actually went by quite quickly. I don't plan on increasing this distance for some time. I want to continue to focus on getting faster first, because faster will indicate stroke improvement. Once I can do the 2 kms without thinking, and without any real exertion I will start extending the distance. For today at least the swim feels good.
Part of the whole Ironman fun is the opportunity to play with your gear and maybe even to get a few new things. I recently purchased a waterproof bike case for my i-phone and I just finished building a nice bracket to hold it on my aerobars. I also got a great deal on a new race suit that Roo bought for me on e-bay, and it arrived today. Woohoo! On top of that I have a new pair of race shoes, and a new wetsuit on order, both of which I will either like or send back. I am expanding my blue/black/white colour theme to include yellow this year so you will be better able to see me from a distance. I may not be any faster than last time but I will look as good as money can make me! Yah yah I know! It may take a few bucks!!
So speaking of making adjustments and feeling rested, I now need to have a decent long run tomorrow to truly feel better. The problem is that winter seems to have arrived. The weather man is indicating continuing snow showers through the night and morning, which will probably mean shitty footing. Just about any winter condition is tolerable except for that. In this case it is crtical that I not think about time and simply get the distance in without crapping out. I fully intend on heading out for 30 kms but I will stay close to home in the event that is is simply not manageable. Wish me luck!
(swim 2000 metres, 36:26)
"Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop. What is without periods of rest will not endure."---Ovid
Love
Peter
Speaking of swimming I am starting to feel more optimistic again. It feels like my stroke is getting more consistent and relaxed. What I am calling my long swim is still only 2 kms but it seems to be getting easier. I did that in 36:26 today, compared to 37:15 last week, and 38:00 the previous week. Of course I know that being rested was a factor but it still felt good. I was able to focus without getting stressed, and the 80 lengths actually went by quite quickly. I don't plan on increasing this distance for some time. I want to continue to focus on getting faster first, because faster will indicate stroke improvement. Once I can do the 2 kms without thinking, and without any real exertion I will start extending the distance. For today at least the swim feels good.
Part of the whole Ironman fun is the opportunity to play with your gear and maybe even to get a few new things. I recently purchased a waterproof bike case for my i-phone and I just finished building a nice bracket to hold it on my aerobars. I also got a great deal on a new race suit that Roo bought for me on e-bay, and it arrived today. Woohoo! On top of that I have a new pair of race shoes, and a new wetsuit on order, both of which I will either like or send back. I am expanding my blue/black/white colour theme to include yellow this year so you will be better able to see me from a distance. I may not be any faster than last time but I will look as good as money can make me! Yah yah I know! It may take a few bucks!!
So speaking of making adjustments and feeling rested, I now need to have a decent long run tomorrow to truly feel better. The problem is that winter seems to have arrived. The weather man is indicating continuing snow showers through the night and morning, which will probably mean shitty footing. Just about any winter condition is tolerable except for that. In this case it is crtical that I not think about time and simply get the distance in without crapping out. I fully intend on heading out for 30 kms but I will stay close to home in the event that is is simply not manageable. Wish me luck!
(swim 2000 metres, 36:26)
"Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop. What is without periods of rest will not endure."---Ovid
Love
Peter
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