So, things are starting to get better. Yesterday I went for a brick (don't worry, it was part of the plan). The bike felt good, and the run felt surprisingly natural. I didn't even have the normal adjustment period getting off the bike. Usually it takes close to 10 minutes to feel good. This time, things were clicking almost right away and the run felt good.
Then I went for an evening swim. And, my body hated it. It was a super clunky swim, which is not surprising (I almost always feel clunky, at first, when I've missed any swim training). What concerned me is that I had a really hard time with the endurance. I hope it's just that I am still congested. Even though I did fine on the bike and run, breathing on the swim is different.
So, I'm back on plan - taper plan now. I still have some sort of long workouts this weekend (though not long in comparison to the last few weekends) and then my training volume is going down down down... I mean, seriously? Who does a 45 minute bike ride?
A 45 minute bike ride almost isn't worth getting all the gear on for. Just enough to get the clothes sweaty enough they have to be washed. Just enough to have to prep a drink for. Just enough to start feeling warmed up, comfortable, and dialed in on the bike.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Keith. 45 minutes... its hardley worth the effort. If it is on the plan I think that I would just spin it on a trainer and catch up on a TV show on my dvr.
ReplyDeleteI find that if I swim later in the day after running earlier in the day, my swim workout is much harder so you aren't alone. Have you swam as your second or third workout of the day before?
ReplyDeleteYou have a 45 minute bike in your taper?? I think my last ride called for 30 miles, although I'll admit I only ended up doing 20! Enjoy the taper though and hope you feel better. You might not want to read my recap before your race...or maybe you should so you don't make dumb mistakes like me.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear things are going in the right direction! I wouldn't worry about the swim, it will be fine, you will be fine! Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteWon't be long now! Only another 9 days to go for you!!!
ReplyDeleteyeehaw, you're so close! i am SO excited for you....
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