No Time To Rest!

     

While waiting on word about the potential for Ironman 70.3 Boulder on August 5th, training picked right up after the race Sunday. Surprisingly, I felt strong this week in my training. I was able to keep the volume high but at the same time kept intensity to a minimum. I eased into every workout and as I loosened up I picked up the pace. I am hopeful to get into the race in Boulder since I will be my only chance to qualify for Ironman 70.3 Las Vegas, which is the World Championship race. If I can't get into Boulder, I have 2-3 races I am looking at for August but shorter distances. I know if I could get into Boulder, I should easily be able to qualify for Worlds as it would give me the 5 weeks of training I needed for my first 70.3.

New Training Totals:
Week
Bike: 5 rides/ 193 miles/ 9.30 hours/ 20.7 mph
Run - 3 runs/ 30 miles/ 3.68 miles/ 7:21 per mile
Swim - 4 swims/ 3.5 miles/ 1.86 miles
Total: 12 workouts/ 226.5 miles/ 14.84 hours

2012
Bike: 152 rides/ 4803 miles/ 225.63 hours/ 21.30mph
Run - 90 runs/ 561.5 miles/ 67.68 miles/ 7:14 per mile
Swim - 59 swims/ 50.5 miles/ 24.30 miles
Total: 301 workouts/ 5415 miles/ 317.61 hours

Goals This Week
Bike - 5 rides/ 190-200 miles
Run - 4 runs/ 28-32 miles
Swim - ??? (On vacation in Poconos so not sure if I have access to pool)

This week I also will start to work on some of things that I learned during my race. I know I need some more time on my feet running and start to get some solid speed workouts. I also need to work on a more concerted effort to watch my nutrition on the bike to prepare for the run that follows. I think a solid brick workout will be in order! I am looking forward to some nice riding and running in the Poconos.

Potential Races Ahead:
July Like to race one of the nest two weekends
August 4th Brigantine Triathlon (if no Ironman 70.3 Boulder)
August 5th Ironman 70.3 Boulder (????)
August 26th Keystone State Triathlon

More to be added!

TdO '12