I used to say that I never got burnt out or needed time off because I always got injured before that could happen. Well, when I ended my season by crossing the finish line at RnR AZ, I still didn’t consider myself burnt out… more the opposite, I was FIRED UP about the marathon… but I needed a break. Do you ever get to a point in a training cycle where you know you’re not going to get substantially fitter? Well, I had gotten to that point.
So last week I exercised for 3.88 hours… a couple 4-6 mile runs, one short swim, and one rather unpleasant first workout back at Masters. The soreness cleared up pretty quickly, but I slept in quite a lot. I didn’t double check this, but I’m pretty sure that is my lowest total since sometime in 2010. The real running highlight of the week, though, was getting to meet Angry Runner and friend @phairphunk and show them around the ‘hood a bit… including the obligatory blogger stop at Yogurtland. Don’t believe AR when she claims to be ugly on twitter. Short, yes, ugly, no. However, I am obliged to report that in a true “welcome to California” moment, she got made fun of at a bar filled with predominantly white people for acting overly white.
As for what’s next, I am mildly bumping up the physical activity this week, but still all easy running. It’s always tough to accept losing a little fitness, but I think I’ll be very happy with it in the long run. Unfortunately I got lazy and BOTH my bikes needed work done, so I need one to come back from the shop before I can get going with that.Training starts on the 30th, and we are going to be pushing “reset” and working on my form and track speed for the first ~6-8 weeks. I’m hoping to use the Carlsbad 5000 as an attempt to run fast over 5K, and then build up strength towards half ironman revenge at Ironman 70.3 Lake Stevens.
<3 AR <3 She is definitely not ugly, in spite of what she says! SO BEAUTIFUL, NEEDS A POST IT.
I think it's great that you are taking a true recovery week. Enjoy!
In all fairness, coming from the northeast makes me particularly pale. <3
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I was in your boat last week, too. I recovered with a low total, and now I’m beefing things back up. No speed work yet, though. Looking forward to how your improved fitness in running transfers to the tri! You will rock that, too, I’m sure!