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June 19, 2005
Week 2 Summary
Week two of my modified 70 mpw Pfitzinger’s training plan (60 mpw max for me) started in slug mode, due to the oppressive heat and humidity that blanketed the DC area earlier this week. Because of my work schedule and having to make up a final exam from Spring semester, I ended up running in what seemed the hottest part of the day and had to cut my runs short on two occasions. I had to adjust the prescribed daily mileage. The good news is that the mileage math worked out and my legs don't feel too shabby. Hopefully that's the case tomorrow.
Monday, June 13
off: Intended to swim, but caught up on sleep instead. I think my body was still pooped from the 63-mile bike ride.
Tuesday, June 14
Lift arms including abs, pull up/push routine
~8.5 miles: Extremely hot & humid (90+ degrees). The first 4 miles were okay. Ran out of water later in the run (was supposed to be 10 miles), and by then, I was hurting bad from the weather. I’m a wimp in hot and humid weather! I may have finished up at close to a 10min pace. Yuck.
Wednesday, June 15
7 miles: Still vicious hot and humid. This time I carried two bottles of water, just to be safe. I felt sluggish and I know my pace was again slow, but I know this time of year, I have to give myself time to acclimate to these horrid conditions.
Thursday, June 16
off: R. made me skip spin class and running to work on the final. I'm such a procrastinator.
Friday, June 17
Lift arms including abs, pull up/push routine
7+ miles: Much cooler today - in the 60s, I think. I felt a lot more spring in my step and incorporated 10 striders in the middle of the run. That approach might work better for me because when I save them for post-run, I tend to skip out. Same reason I have to do abs before lifting. I got my monthly massage after work, then picked up R. to meet our friends and goddaughter for our usual Friday night carb load at Cantina d'Italia.
Saturday, June 18
(PM) swim with coach: worked on breathing fewer strokes and tarzan drills (nice high elbow, quicker turnover)
16 miles: Ran 4 miles pre-SLR, then did the Upton Hill route with the club. I felt okay in the beginning, but I got really winded and sluggish on the BIG hill. I thought I was just out of shape, but contemplating it later, I took my Gu really late. And being that I'm hypoglycemic, I *need* to get those sugars. Once the Gu kicked in, everything came back together and I was able to finish at or a bit faster than marathon pace. I soaked too long in my post-run ice bath, and it took hours to warm up.
Runner's party in the evening. I was up past my bedttime, but we had a great time. Audrey came and we chatted triathlon. A few of the other runners are starting to get into tris as well, so everyone was comparing notes and race schedules.
Sunday, June 19
9 miles: The top of my left quad was tight, but my legs and breathing felt amazingly fresh despite a hard workout day yesterday. I drove to Burke Lake to give my legs a break from the pavement. It was great to have another beautiful day in the 70s. R. and I wanted to go for a long ride too, but we were both exhausted and I wanted to take my time finishing up the exam. I'm finally done. Whoo hoo! Now off to get started on my first summer semester paper. I can't wait to be done with grad school.
Posted by Leilani at June 19, 2005 09:08 PM
Comments
Sounds like a fun party! And a good, strong workout week! The temperatures (at the beginning of the week) were definitely unbearable!
I have a hard time warming up after the ice baths too, I find that part much harder than the ice baths themselves!
Posted by: Nanda at June 19, 2005 10:54 PM
hey!! i cannot believe you are transitioning right into summer schoolwork mode. you are truly hard core in all aspects of your life!! wow, you really put a lot of thought into your summer training plan (modified Pfitzinger’s). i should probably do the same-i am completely winging it right now.
are you concentrating on running and doing the tri stuff on top of that? is running your priority? we'll have to chat. i am currious how you are fitting it all in. and you will have to point out the other tri people. nice seeing you on sat!
Posted by: Audrey at June 20, 2005 01:40 PM
I know what you mean about grad school. It stinks bad. But when I get discouraged I repeat over and over "it will be worth it, it will be worth it, it will be worth it..." :)
Sounds like quite a tough training schedule. As always you amaze me! :)
Posted by: Beth at June 20, 2005 08:38 PM