An old machine for sure, but still a machine. My bearings are pretty loose, wheels and pulleys are wobbly, drive belts are fatigued and brittle, but my oil pump is in pretty good shape!
I must be a machine, because only a machine could pedal in circles 25,000 times over a period of 5 hours, and then go outside and run 7.5 kms without breaking a sweat!!
Because I have never gone so long in the basement I took it very easy, and despite the boredom, I survived the 5 hours uneventfully. I managed a slow but acceptable, 131 watts.
For the same "new territory" reasons I didn't know what to expect on my run. I had originally planned on going 7, but by the time I headed out I had already given myself permission to leave it at 5 kms. Again I took it very easy to start out, and indeed felt pretty good. That's not a new experience however, and it's not uncommon for the overall fatigue to catch up with you in 10 or 15 minutes. I kept waiting for it...and waiting...and waiting....and waiting
And it never freakin came!!! I ran faster as the run wore on, and my heart rate was excellent. I was in awe! It barely got over 130, and that was only at the end, by which time I was running almost a min/K faster than when I started out.
Unbelievable actually. I can honestly say that I have no recollection of ever having felt so together after a long ride. It was a hugely powerful learning experience for me. It really reinforces my intention to keep my rides in control, both in training and in racing. I want to feel the exhilaration that I did today, come Aug 17th. For the first time ever, I believe in my heart that it's possible.
I'm a freakin machine!!!!
And reflecting back to yesterdays thoughts about not doing enough, forget all that. The Ironman is about endurance above all, and today I proved to myself that I'm right on track in that regard. I am now very interested to see how my long run goes on Monday, and I will make my decision about the upcoming recovery week at that time. If indeed I feel okay, then I will probably back off on the running next week, but not the cycling. Game on!
Damn I feel good!! What a high!! Thanks for all the positive thoughts you must have sent me.
ride 5 hours, 128.5 kms, 131 watts----run 7.5 kms, 40:15
"Our body is a machine for living. It is organized for that, it is its nature. Let life go on in it unhindered and let it defend itself."---Leo Tolstoy
Love
Peter
I must be a machine, because only a machine could pedal in circles 25,000 times over a period of 5 hours, and then go outside and run 7.5 kms without breaking a sweat!!
Because I have never gone so long in the basement I took it very easy, and despite the boredom, I survived the 5 hours uneventfully. I managed a slow but acceptable, 131 watts.
For the same "new territory" reasons I didn't know what to expect on my run. I had originally planned on going 7, but by the time I headed out I had already given myself permission to leave it at 5 kms. Again I took it very easy to start out, and indeed felt pretty good. That's not a new experience however, and it's not uncommon for the overall fatigue to catch up with you in 10 or 15 minutes. I kept waiting for it...and waiting...and waiting....and waiting
And it never freakin came!!! I ran faster as the run wore on, and my heart rate was excellent. I was in awe! It barely got over 130, and that was only at the end, by which time I was running almost a min/K faster than when I started out.
Unbelievable actually. I can honestly say that I have no recollection of ever having felt so together after a long ride. It was a hugely powerful learning experience for me. It really reinforces my intention to keep my rides in control, both in training and in racing. I want to feel the exhilaration that I did today, come Aug 17th. For the first time ever, I believe in my heart that it's possible.
I'm a freakin machine!!!!
And reflecting back to yesterdays thoughts about not doing enough, forget all that. The Ironman is about endurance above all, and today I proved to myself that I'm right on track in that regard. I am now very interested to see how my long run goes on Monday, and I will make my decision about the upcoming recovery week at that time. If indeed I feel okay, then I will probably back off on the running next week, but not the cycling. Game on!
Damn I feel good!! What a high!! Thanks for all the positive thoughts you must have sent me.
ride 5 hours, 128.5 kms, 131 watts----run 7.5 kms, 40:15
"Our body is a machine for living. It is organized for that, it is its nature. Let life go on in it unhindered and let it defend itself."---Leo Tolstoy
Love
Peter
Woohoo! I'm glad it was such a good day!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Michael
Feeling the high you are on !!!! Keep on keepin on.
ReplyDeleteYou're awesome! Just keep on truckin'!!
ReplyDeleteLove,
gail