Good news: I was partially released from the PT to do everything ...
Bad news: ... but running. I am out of my running shoes until January 9. In the mean time, I think I am going to have to start a love affair with the Elliptical machine.
With my new freedom and my PT's blessing, I hit the pool this morning. It was my first time in several weeks to swim and as such I thought I would feel phenomenal, gliding through the water after coming off a week's rest.
Umm, no.
The good news was that I had not forgotten how to swim, but I definitely didn't feel like a fish. It was a good reminder to me on why I don't take time away from the pool. I have decided I need one of these to keep me motivated in the pool.
I did hit the deck and do 5 sets of 10 push-ups immediately after my swim ... the pool was empty, otherwise, I probably would have been too intimitated, but I was really happy with myself afterwards.
With my second season of triathlon behind me, I want my focus this upcoming year to be on getting stronger (hence the push-ups) and ultimately working smarter, not necessarily harder. Goals/resolutions for 2010 coming soon ...
Mileage for Week Ending 12/27/09
Swim: 0 yards in 0:00
Bike: 16 miles in 1:00
Run: 16.4 miles in 2:30[2 workouts]
Total Time: 3:30
And for your reading pleasure, How to Train for Triathon without Getting a Divorce ...
4 comments:
- That reminds me I need to order my backup pair.
- Good to hear your being released by PT
- I need to get something like that for the pool, I bet it makes so much easier to swim longer.
Cool article. I always try to train when the rest of the family is asleep. My boys are in bed from 8 pm until 8 am, so I get most of my workouts in during their sleep time and my wife rarely complains.
The one piece I always have trouble with is how irritable I get when my blood sugar drops a lot. I have to really watch my moods so I am not "that Dad."
My book (yes your free copy will be coming... soon) concurs with all of that. Although, had I been more type A, an extra 10 hours run training this year might have made me cross the line with you. Hmmmmmm
So glad you are on the mend!! Have a great New Year!!
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