I met my swimming, biking, and running goals with a couple of longer rides, a fast ride, and a longish run. My legs were feeling pretty beat up in the beginning of the week so I took Thursday off for recovery.
I also received a package of goodies from my sponsor, Honey Stinger (yes, I had to pay some of the cost). I look forward to trying out the tri shorts and cycling jersey and my kids are already making a dent in the mini waffles.
Swimming
I had a short swim on Monday, 1000 yards, as my arms were tired from 5 swim sessions the week before. I felt a bit better Tuesday and managed 1500 yards. On Wednesday I had a chance to swim in the morning and knocked out another 2000 yards. I finished off the week with a swim on Sunday during my lunch break.
I was hoping that I'd feel a bit stronger during my swims, especially on Sunday, but I just need to keep going and my comfort and times should improve.
Total Distance: 6000 yards
Biking
I rode back and forth to work Monday through Wednesday, picked up 35 miles on Saturday, and another 40 on Sunday.
Prior to Saturday's ride I dropped the height of my tri bars to the lowest setting so that I could maximize my aero position. My neck is a bit sore but so far so good.
Sunday's ride home was fun with an average speed of 23.5 mph. I even managed to pick up a KOM on Strava.
Running
Wednesday morning I knocked out an 8 mile run before work and a 12 mile run Friday morning with a Z2 heart rate for the first half and a Z3 heart rate for the last half. Both runs averaged ~8 minute miles.
Training Details
Monday: 1000 yard swim, 2x10 mile ride
Tuesday: 1500 yard swim, 10 mile ride
Wednesday: 2000 yard swim, 8 mile run
Thursday: Off
Friday: 12 mile run
Saturday: 35 mile ride
Sunday: 30 mile swim, 1500 yard swim, 10 mile ride
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