MONDAY OFF

ZERO

Today, I'm having a recovery day from the weekend. I've gotten away from this but I'll see if my legs feel better.

I went back through my race schedule and knocked off several duathlons. I did not add anything back in.

Last week:
Run: 11 miles time: 2:20
Spin: time: 1:00
Cycle: time: 2:00
TOTAL 5:20

This week:
Monday: off
Tuesday: 1:00 Spin
Wednesday: : 30 Run
Thursday: :45 Run
Friday off
Saturday: Bike
Sunday: 1:45 Run 8

I WAS LOST BUT NOW I'M FOUND

RUN: 6.0 MILES/ 4:1 RATIO. 1:20

Today a lot came to me during my run. I have be wondering for months about my training. I have been pondering my bad runs. but today for some reason a lot of things began making sense. I know this will sound like alot of rambling but I'll just throw my thoughts out there.

1. I am me. I am not Mary or Iron Wil. I will be 50 this fall and will not return to 30 or 40 again. I can be the best for me and stop the comparisons.
2. I've gained 40 lbs. Since 20 years ago when I ran a 1:59 half. Also regained 8 lbs since April. I would feel much better weighing less.
3. I need to take Mondays and Fridays off for recovery. I have been working out hard on the weekends but not resting before the week.
4. On my long runs step back and go back to the 4:1 ratio. It's long slow distance . I ran my best times with this last year. I can;t run the entire long run.
5. I am a runner turned biker. I am learning and enjoying the bike . Just because I ride does not mean I have to do duathlons. It can be a nice change. I am not doing Batavia. I am not afraid to finish last except when it is due to lack of preparation.
6. There is a way to run and bike train but it's a learning process.

I & M CANAL RIDE

CYCLE: 30MILES/ MTB/ AVE PACE 15MPH


What a spectacular morning. The sun was out and at 7 am it was 60. This is my first cycling group ride. Mary sucked me into this. I'm extremely nervous. FIrst ,I'm not sure how far I'm going but somewhere between 25-50 miles. I don't know anyone. And as usual -I'm slow.

I got to the parking lot at the canal too early. I had alot of wait time. I started meeting others in the group. Alot I recognized from spinning. Mary sucked alot of us in! One couple even lives in my neighborhood and are marathoners. By the time to leave there were 30 bikers.

Off we went. As usual I was in the back of the pack but at least I wasn't the one who wrecked leaving the parking lot. I felt really good. At little pushed at times but it made me keep up when I wanted to slow down. Before long everyone was pulling over. unbelievable. We were in Morris the 15 mile stop. I felt good and was tempted to go to Seneca(25m). I found 2 other riders who were turning back. Because of lack of confidence-I turned with them. They were great. Nice pace. It was a great ride back but slower because it was into the wind.

We finished in 2 hours. I was feeling alittle tired and very hungry. In a way I was sad I didn't take my shot at 50 but I'll let you know tomorrow how I feel.

REGROUPING

ZERO

Today I took a good look at what's going on with me. My goals return to enjoying the run. Look forward to San Francisco. Reread The penguin. There is the Courage to Start and No Need for Speed. That's what got me out there in the first place. I'll never win a race. I'll never be fast. I need to return to enjoying the journey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!