Double. It's the story of my life this summer as I build for IMAZ. Today was a good day, not too out of control, but still consisted of almost 4k in the pool and a 40 mile ride late night including a 40min time trial effort. I have a love/hate relationship with time trialing during training. I love it as it truly is the race of truth and you find out quickly what kind of shape your legs and you are currently in. Plus it is a hell of a work out and you leave feeling like you have really accomplished something. The hate part goes back to it being a hell of a work out. Man, I am always zapped after a good effort like that.
But this day was different. I rode strong and confident with my training partner. We took turns pulling and eventually he just asked me to lead the remaining few miles as he hung onto the wheel. I was thinking to myself, "why didn't I feel this good on Saturday!" That being said, I've had some time to reflect on Saturday's effort and am happy with the results. I'm basically in the process of beating my body down and to race well in the inclement weather and come out injury free and without asthma problems...I'm happy!
This week is my first bigger running week so wish me luck as I continue to build that part of the program. I'm happy with where the cycling and swimming are in regards to volume and am bringing up the running just as planned so I'm feeling good with where things are at right now. Work has been crazy and will continue to for the next month or so. It only adds to the fun right!?!
-T
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