Monday 10/5: Arm Circuit + 1 Hour Bikram Yoga
I knew this week was going to be crazy, so when I saw "Stretch and Strengthen" on the training plan for Monday, I thought my arm circuit and yoga would be a great combo. Now that I'm back on the yoga wagon, I'm not really sure why I ever got off it! It really sets the week off on the right foot.
Tuesday 10/6: Swim - 2,300 Yards (Masters Swim) + Bike 11.7 Miles Home From Work
About 45 minutes into swimming I developed a sharp pain in my right bicep while swimming freestyle. I immediately switched to breaststroke and the pain went away. I'm not quite sure what I did to cause this, especially since after Bikram Yoga on Monday I felt all stretched out. I also had a very windy bike ride home from work, as we somehow ended up with the work van at home so I figured driving in and biking home was the best solution.
Wednesday 10/7: 3.2 Mile Run + Bike 23.2 Miles to Work
I kept a good pace on both my run and bike ride to work. I guess this would be good practice if I ever decide to do a reverse triathlon. :)
Thursday 10/8: Swim - 2,500 Yards (Masters Swim)
Once again, the shoulders were feeling pretty tight. Thankfully, my right bicep just felt funky and there was no pain. I kept my pace steady and consistent, and I just tried to plug through the sets.
Friday 10/9: REST!
I got in late to Denver on Thursday night, so the bed won. :)
Saturday 10/10: Run 3 Miles
Well, running at nearly 6,000 feet is fun! That was the longest 3 miles of my life. Every time I tried to push the speed above 7.0 mph my legs and lungs felt like they were going to explode! I can see why so many athletes call the Denver area their home - the altitude is killer.
Sunday 10/11: REST!
I'm not going to lie - we stayed out until the wee hours of the night drinking, and I had pretty much made my mind up the night before that I wasn't going to get another run in. We did stroll around after brunch for almost an hour, so at least I wasn't completely inactive all day!
*Goals from last week*
1. Get Better/Focus on Self-Care - I could have definitely done better at this!
2. Streamline Morning Routine - 15 Minute Limit on Getting Ready - Once again, this is a work in process :)
3. Get Back on the Yoga/Stretching Wagon - I'm on the yoga wagon, just need to get on the stretching one!
**Goals for next week**
1. Get 100% committed to new half marathon training plan
2. Stay on the yoga wagon/ get back on the stretching wagon
3. Stay on 15 minute getting ready limit
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