Dave is out of town, though, and I wonder if he will see a different version of his happy wife when he returns? Friday I was feeling a little miffed when a guy was standing behind me in line at the coffee shop and was way to close to my personal space. I don't know, I was just feeling crabby? As I sat down with my coffee I ran into Timmay Brennan, local triathlete and IM finisher (x a lot). He asked how my training is going and- am I feeling grumpy yet? Why yes, Tim, I feel grumpy this morning? Is this IM grumpiness? Hmmmm.....
Whooo. I tell you what, though. It is certainly crunch time around here. Just a few more weeks of good training. I came off of the half IM happy but tired. But, IMFL training must go on! On schedule for the weekend:
Friday: 2 hour ride/:50 min run
Sat: 5:30 ride
Sun: 1 hour open water swim/2:15 run
I got through Friday no problem, but today was a little more of a struggle. I knew I would be tired, and my goal for the session was to roll with the punches and just do the best I could with what I had. And I did, but it was one of those rides that was not pretty. By the 4th hour, I just wanted the ride to be over. And, I realized I was not getting the true benefit of the ride towards the end. Between the baking sun, unfriendly winds, and the struggle to stay hydrated- I actually called my ride off...30 minutes early.
I have never ended my rides early. I do what the plan says. I can only assume that everyone feels this way at one time or another during IM training. I hope. Is it just me? I tried everything from e-caps to coca-cola to a biscuit from the country store. Nope, nada, ain't gonna help me today.
Mostly, though, the goal was accomplished. I did the best I could with the ride today and spent some great time with friends, again. I might be a little slower and dumber from the ride today, but I'll work on getting that back next time. Hopefully there was no permanent damage :)
Until then, I will be enjoying my post-workout meal: sushi and ummm ...cheesestix. What can I say, the cheesestix were calling my name! Oh, and I took a delicious ice bath- my first one of the season. And....I think nap time is almost here. Now that I have some food in my tummy, I am even contemplating finishing those last 30 minutes.....
4 comments:
5:30! i think that's a lot to ask! so how many miles was that? i really don't know how you go that far without passing out. at mile forty something of our ride yesterday, i ate four peanut butter and jelly sandwich, yep, that's four. not to mention a banana, fruit by the foot, and some gushers. gotta love the lunch stops at the ms150. anyhow, i'm here to say that the winds were awful yesterday and i'm proud of yoU!
wait what??? I didn't know you did the 150???? I was wondering why you are Kert were always going for 60 mile rides when you didn't have a race on the horizon! Was it fun???? I am proud of you too! Are you loving your bike yet?
Its normal to feel this way when you have been training so much. I cut a few rides short last year...so don't feel bad. 5:30 is a freakin long ride.
Good job Damie! At least you didn't have to do that one by yourself right? ;)
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