Talked with Lawrence about the Mont Tremblant course and went over the maps with him. Would like to ride a certain section before race day and run a little of the course. I guess it is pretty hilly. While swimming that long swim on Thursday I was struggling with my race goals. Not wanting to set up unrealistic expectations. I think understanding the course helps a little. What do you think about the hills? Do you think my run can handle that? After hills on the bike? I would like to talk about goals and expectations a little. I am still very much wanting to focus on each moment and doing the best I can at that moment.
Super relieved. I was kind of being a headcase because I wasn't sure how the start at Mont- Tremblant was going to be. They made it sound like a mass start. No, it is not! It is a wave start. I am happy about that. Think it will help actually be able to show my swim fitness. I am one of the last waves which is kind of annoying because it will probably make for a lot of passing, but that is okay and who knows this is a different ball game.
Started feeling a bit like I was getting a cold this week. My head was really heavy and felt kind of achy. Feel okay by Tuesday but Thursday, Friday and Saturday I was definitely fighting something
Schedule- Leave Thursday!!! I don't have anything out of the ordinary at work this week or next. As far as I can tell a lot of work, but nothing with significantly long hours or anything.
Thursday swim- If I really concentrated I could get those 75's done in 1:06. I did the math and that is a 1:28 100. That is a less than 15:00 minute 1000. Woohoo! When I was concentrating, I was concentrating on form not speed. I actually feel like I not not trashing through the water trying to swim a 1000 pace anymore, or on this day. Good swim. Felt strong. It made it easier when I finally established I wanted to get a 1:06. Focused on each 75, not on how many I had left.
Met really good Hoyas swimming man. He is really nice. And cute. Did I just say that.
Friday- Rain, rain go away. I totally intended to ride out to the pond party and hitch a ride home. However, it started raining right when I left work. Decided to take my bike commuting for the week as that ride and call it good. Party was hilarious. We ended up jumping in the pond in the cold weather and rain and then all of us huddling in Julie's steam shower. A bunch of Masters swimmers can't get together without getting wet.
Saturday- Rain, rain all day. It started raining on Friday night and did not stop until Sunday morning. Crazy. Did a really good PT session and rode the trainer for an hour. I think the rain may have been a blessing in disguise. I still wasn't feeling very good. Took it pretty easy and even took a little nap.
Sunday- Got some really good sleep on Saturday night and was ready to ride. Waited around until noon because it wasn't super warm out. Worked hard on those 40 minute intervals. Found as many rolling hills as I could. Ended up in Amsterdam when the last 40 minute interval ended. Had a mildly long ride home. Ride ended up more like 4:30. Got to running right off the bike. Felt pretty good. Was super tired. The kind of take a bath tired instead of a shower because I didn't want to stand up anymore.
Monday- Nice easy swim. Good long run. Ran up South Cottonwood to the 4th bridge. Got rained on and ran for about 1.5 miles in the dark. Was totally freaking myself out about bears and mt lions. Felt like a crazy woman out in the woods. 2:10 was total time. Sometimes those trails have a way of grabbing hold of me and won't let me leave.
Tuesday- A bunch of spinning around town and a PT session. Got some leg and plantar massage and a good working out of my shoulder. Really excited where the shoulder is going. Hope it helps my swimming in the long run. Took a little time to get to the house and get some cleaning done also ran a bunch of errands that I really needed to do. (Saying this before it is done. Kind of worried I may have a flat on my townie)
Wed.....
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