Saturday, February 13, 2016

60 mile struggle

So today was suppose to be one of the longest rides for me on the IMWI course via the computrainer.
It didn't go so well.
25 miles in I started tanking. Light headed, stomach upset, and body ached everywhere.
Two pit stops due to bathroom needs and one to relieve my stomach.
Back on the bike for another 15 before I threw in the towel.
No due to lack of trying. My body said NO.
So with the encouragement of a few others, I got back on the trainer and finished out the remaining 20. This time just more of a spin.
Thanks to the crew that joined me for today ride. Your encouragement and motivation to get me through.
Thanks Andrea for the picture!

Here is how the rest of the training went this week:
Monday - Swim day - w/u 100yds swim, 100yds pull m/s: 4x500yds timed c/d: 200yds easy
Tuesday - Run day - Intervals - 12x400m (slowest to fastest). 3x(60sec wall squat, 60sec plank, 10 pushups)
Wed - Rest day
Thur - 25 miles on trainer
Friday - Swim day - w/u 100 swim, 100 kick, 100 pull m/s 200 choice drills 3x(250 swim, 250 pull), 3x100 fast descending, c/d 100 easy (breath every 4) 100 easy (breath bilateral)
Saturday - Bike day - 60 miles on trainer.
Sunday - Run day - 7 miles

Next week (2/15-2/21) I will be back at it. I have two long swims, another long trainer ride, and good old fashion run.

Thanks everyone for the kind words and encouragement!

One more thing!
The first week in January I participated in the Ironcowboy Virtual race event.
To my surprise I won TWICE! First for the most miles biked and second for the most miles swam.
I received my first prize this week in the mail.
Rudy Project Rydon Performance Sunglasses and Sterling Helmet. AWESOME! 
The other prize I am waiting on is the Blue Seventy Element goggles and transition bag.
Pictures to come of both!

1 comment:

  1. I was going to ask how your ride went, well you stuck through it and that's one more in the bag. Good job Liz!!

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