Bike 17.2 mi; Run 3.1 mi
As I mentioned in my biking post, my knee felt pretty good on this ride (it just was still sore/painful afterwards). I decided I would attempt my first brick workout and added a short run at the end. My legs felt strange (as is to be expected), but it ended up being really fast. I guess I just assumed that I must be going slowly so I pushed the pace more than I realized? Once my legs loosened up and felt "normal," I actually slowed down. Strange.
Monday - April 11
Run 4.1 mi
Tuesday - April 12
Elliptical - 45 min
Wednesday - April 13
Run 8 mi with 3 miles tempo
This was a run home from work and my plan was to warm up for 2 miles, run 3 miles at my 10 mile goal race pace and then cool down for approximately two miles. I figured anywhere in the 6.5-7 mile range would be good. I didn't really estimate my route very well and ended up with eight miles. Fortunately, it was a beautiful night to be out and I didn't really mind. I felt better pushing the pace in the tempo portion than I had in the week before, though it was pretty windy going around Hains Point and I didn't quite hit the times I wanted.
Swim 2500 yds
This was nothing exciting, but I was glad I made it to the pool. I really want to be swimming once a week.
Friday - April 15
Run 3.05 mi
This was an easy recovery run and I got to watch the sun come up over the monuments. Not a bad way to end the work week.
Rest
I knew Sunday would be beautiful and it was pouring all day on Saturday. I debated going to the gym or the pool for some cross-training, but then I realized I hadn't taken a day off all week. Plus, with the way the weather was, I had no interest in leaving my couch.
3 comments:
The tulips are out!!?? Wow I love tulips! Looks like a beautiful run - except for the wind! I wish the flowers were out here! We just got a dusting of snow here :(
great week! i love the variety, i'm looking forward to my schedule looking like yours rather than allll running. i had the same experience on my first couple bricks. it's so weird because you feel slow, but your legs are going much faster! don't know why that is either : )
Great week!!
Love the pictures and glad the knee feels better.
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