I got the heebie-geebies real bad today, and it scares me that maybe it's because I'm taking it too easy. With 2 easy days each week, and one day completely off, it doesn't seem like Ironman training. I think what compounds my fear a bit is the lack of outdoor riding, and as such, tomorrow isn't gonna make that go away. I counted them up, and according to schedule, after tomorrow I have only 6 long efforts left!! How can that be? It feels like I've barely started.
And on top of all that, next week is supposed to be a recovery week. I will see how tomorrow's ride, and Mondays long run go, and then re-evaluate depending on how I feel. I think it would be unwise to skip the recovery week altogether, but it may make sense to cut back only my running. The other option would be to try to change my recovery weeks to every 4th instead of every 3rd.
And I know what you're thinking. Here he goes again rationalizing himself into overload! But I truly believe I've learned that lesson, and I don't think I'll let it happen. The one non-negotiable however is my weekly long ride/transition run, and if necessary I will cut back somewhere else in order to get those in effectively.
So wish me luck for tomorrow. I have my head on straight, my tires are pumped, my Lord of The Rings movies cued up, and my diet planned. Unfortunately I'm out of cool whip (thanks anyway Elly), so it's gonna be primarily bananas, and nutrigrain bars. Game on!
And lastly I would like it to be known that on this the 16th day of May, 2014, I am grateful one more time to my friend Dr Hammond and his radiation machine. His machine remains the number one reason why I manage to manage my weight. What triggered that you may wonder? Well I just went to the cupboard to get some Doritos for Kylie, and as I opened up a brand new, giant, bag this amazing smell wafted out. Somehow I just knew that this time they were gonna taste wonderful! So I popped one in my mouth. Dorito flavoured sawdust!! Woohoo!!
Think about that for a moment. What a blessing! I love the taste and texture of broccoli, and hate the taste and texture of Doritos. Wow!! God is good!!
Oh, and speaking of easy, I swam 2500 metres today, all on a 5 stroke breathing pattern. Only boredom stopped me at that point.
swim 2500 metres, weights
"All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small."---Lao Tzu
Love
Peter
And on top of all that, next week is supposed to be a recovery week. I will see how tomorrow's ride, and Mondays long run go, and then re-evaluate depending on how I feel. I think it would be unwise to skip the recovery week altogether, but it may make sense to cut back only my running. The other option would be to try to change my recovery weeks to every 4th instead of every 3rd.
And I know what you're thinking. Here he goes again rationalizing himself into overload! But I truly believe I've learned that lesson, and I don't think I'll let it happen. The one non-negotiable however is my weekly long ride/transition run, and if necessary I will cut back somewhere else in order to get those in effectively.
So wish me luck for tomorrow. I have my head on straight, my tires are pumped, my Lord of The Rings movies cued up, and my diet planned. Unfortunately I'm out of cool whip (thanks anyway Elly), so it's gonna be primarily bananas, and nutrigrain bars. Game on!
And lastly I would like it to be known that on this the 16th day of May, 2014, I am grateful one more time to my friend Dr Hammond and his radiation machine. His machine remains the number one reason why I manage to manage my weight. What triggered that you may wonder? Well I just went to the cupboard to get some Doritos for Kylie, and as I opened up a brand new, giant, bag this amazing smell wafted out. Somehow I just knew that this time they were gonna taste wonderful! So I popped one in my mouth. Dorito flavoured sawdust!! Woohoo!!
Think about that for a moment. What a blessing! I love the taste and texture of broccoli, and hate the taste and texture of Doritos. Wow!! God is good!!
Oh, and speaking of easy, I swam 2500 metres today, all on a 5 stroke breathing pattern. Only boredom stopped me at that point.
swim 2500 metres, weights
"All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small."---Lao Tzu
Love
Peter
It must be weird for you how your sense of smell tells you this must be delicious, but then your sense of taste is the complete opposite!
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Love,
Michael
Wishing you good luck as requested, but with your fortitude you are not going to need it. Have a great training day!!!! Keep on smiling and fighting the fight toward your goals
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