Forgive me Coach, I have "sinned", "it has been 18 days since my last swim". I didn't realize how long it had been until I checked the training log. With less than two weeks until Ironman Syracuse 70.3, I figured I better get back into the pool.
After only doing my 5th swim in 6 weeks, I didn't lose "that much" speed. Over 3700 meters, my slowest 100 meters was done in 1:53. Not good, but not bad considering the lack of swim training since IMLP.
The worst part was NOT being one of the faster swimmers in the pool. The best part was I enjoyed the swim. If I could bottle the feeling I had today, I'd gladly swim everyday.
They say "absence makes the heart grow fonder", I found that to be true swimming today. I realized how much I missed the cool water on my body, soothing my muscles. I missed the gliding through the water, like I was floating in air. I also missed the upper body workout. If the pool hadn't closed, I would have swam even farther.
The good news is it's "swim on" for the next 4 weeks and 4 days until Kona, all according to the master plan. I'm sure my euphoria about today's swim session will "wane", unfortunately.
I did notice that my heart rate became elevated after the swim and it made my bike session tougher. It was finally nice to go on a ride and not see my heart rate dip below 120 bpm, even if it was post-swimming induced.
Although the weather was warm outside today, it was a windy day to ride, gusting up to 67 kph. I can't remember any other time that I though I was going to be blown off my bike by a straight on "head wind". It was one weird gust.
I was happy with the ride, I finally got back to a 30 kph average. It wasn't an easy ride and I went through 5 bottles of water. Again, thank goodness Shaw showed me his "spring water" water bottle refill stop.
My body is a little screwed up, I can tell. After today's ride I returned with a mini-bonk and I don't know why. My weight is also fluctuating. This morning it was back up to 187 lbs and AFTER the ride and post dinner it was 190 lbs. A day ago it was 186.2 lbs.
I'm not sure what the issue is, perhaps it's from starting back with the weights on Friday and swimming today and my body needs time to adjust. Or it's the rapid weight loss. It's probably a combination of the two.
Either way, I'm happy with today's training. All things considered, I felt good and my strength on the bike was back to a 6 on 10. I also noticed the cool water rejuvenated my muscles and I can now officially say, "The People's Elbow is gone" and I was able to stretch properly after today's ride. Thank you Mr. Cool Water.
On the home front, it's back to business as usual. Reid started grade 8 today and Alyssa starts her first day of University tomorrow. Summer's over, I can tell, Alice is back to a routine, up early and to bed early. She was one tired momma tonight.
Swim - 1:20:01 / 3700 meters
Bike - 3:42:55 / 111.72 km / 30.07 kph avg / 133 avg hr
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I always find it hard to get swims in, but I'll have to get more serious as I tackle longer tris.
So I wonder how much your strength training accommodated for your lack of pool time? That is still a pretty good pace for not swimming in god knows how long.
I have my moments, there are days where swimming is amazing... and then there are days (like the past week) where swimming just blows goats (this is not a good thing Bryan, even though it may be one or your favorite past times).
Man not only do you complain like a woman (wahhhhh headwinds on my bicycle wahhhhh I almost fell over) but you put weight on like one too. You sure it isn't your time of the month again B? Maybe the pain in your rear was actually cramps and now you are retaining water again?! Just saying... may want to go to the doc and get the hormones tested there buddy.
Congrats to Reid and Alyssa for going back to school! What the heck are you going to do with your free time now?! Where is the video from the beer run?!
Keep up the good work man. Can't wait to follow you on your Kona journey! If you qualify for the 70.3 championships next weekend, I will beat you silly... just saying.
you tri guys always amaze me and you Mr. Payne are incredible
I have to admit that I was hoping for something more interesting in a confession post.. then I read Matty's comments and almost peed my pants. Matty I love you.
If we can't get pre-Kona videos due to bad luck, how about just plain ol' boring videos? not Kona related at all..
After reading Matty-O's comment...I DID just pee my pants.
K, yup, it's the downside of triathlons. haha
M, thanks, I'm sure after 5 or 6 good swims I should be back to my regular "slow" self. haha. You're right, watching you "blow goats" is always a treat. haha. It's funny you say that about me being a woman, I was actually thinking I was PMS ing.Good pickup. The video is COMING. The problem is my computer Hard drive only has 4 gb left and it won't render. I have to go through it and elimate some of my 96 Gbs of video. I'll have you're "girly cartwheels" showing within a week. haha.
A, I often hear I'm incredible from most every woman I met, interesting hearing it from a guy. hahaha.
A, don't encourage him, he has to at least focus on his day job for at least 10 minutes a day. haha. I think about the vids, I have a hard drive space issue, but when I leave to Hawaii, I'll take video of each day. Hopefully. hahaha.
Q, hahaha.
B
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