So Tuesday was another swim day. I got the opportunity to hit the pool again. I was expecting it to be harder than the first day, just because my shoulders were still feeling it from the night before, but it went pretty good. Did 26 laps, around 1300 yards in 35 minutes. I’m still not up to the whole 100% continuous laps and don’t expect to be anytime soon. But there was progress and I’m liking that.
Wednesday, got in a run in the early morning. Put in a 4 mile effort which was one of my longer runs in a long time. I was happy to get 4 miles in and not having any issues. Did it in about 39 minutes. The effort and pace were there. Will look to speed up that pace a bit over time, but still focusing on the slow gradual progression of the running training aspects. I don’t want any repeats of last year during my lead up to the Detroit 1/2 marathon. this years focus is not going that far, so not too worried about it, but I still need to be in the 6-8 mile range from an endurance standpoint.
got in the Insanity: Fast & furious workout that evening. That was fun. Very particular moves, in a 20 minute time period. Does a great job of getting you moving, heart rate pumping and in Shaun T. Style making you work hard and get your fitness groove on!
Thursday got in a morning ride. 12 miles. Was my fastest pace to date. Which I was happy about. Weather wasn’t so nice, but I didn’t let it deter me from my objective of completing a 12 mile ride. Averaged around 16.70 MPH. Took about 43 minutes. Considering I am still using the o’ Mountain Bike for training, I was happy with the results.
In the evening, got in some core Cardio and Balance (Insanity) from the super hybrid working doing with Briggs and co. Love anything that has the word insanity in it.
Friday: In the morning, got in a 3 mile run. One of my fastest in a long time. 27 minutes and x seconds. Really picked up the pace in the 3rd mile which I was very happy about. felt good, no issues and really loving where things are heading.
Afternoon got in a 30 minute swim. Wasn’t as productive as my on on Tuesday, but still felt good to be in the pool and be productive in the water. Key is continuing to stick to that commitment!
Each Day I continue to do the things that will help me be successful in the goals that I have set for myself. The best is that it is fun. I’ve really come to love the tri training so far. Mixed in w/ the favorite programs that have gotten me to where I am today just tops it all off. You control your own destiny. So find out what gets you motivated and do it.
Decide. Commit. Succeed!