I came out of the weekend race a little sorer than I would like to have been. Both feet have a bit of a problem and while I'm pretty sure I'll work them out, my attempt at a jog yesterday, while it initially felt good quickly flared both problems back up. That has given me pause to reflect on the next phase of my training.
The two things I'm focusing on in the short term are the marathon on April 28th, and the last 4 1/2 weeks of my bike program. Unfortunately they both culminate at the same time leaving me in a bit of a quandary. To compound that I am worried that with the vastly increased intensity of the bike workouts I will struggle to effectively complete the 4 hard sessions per week.
After much deliberation, and consideration of a bunch of different options I reminded myself of the long term goal. With that in mind I have decided to put everything on an 8 day schedule. The marathon notwithstanding, I think it makes much more sense. It eliminates the need to do back to back, bike workouts and I think that one extra day may be just what I need. Also if I don't think about the timing of the marathon it allows me the luxury of taking an extra rest day if I need it by simply pushing the whole schedule out a day. There are a couple of things I don't like about it, not the least of which is that it will mean I will have to swim on the weekend at times. I find that a bit stressful because of the added activity in the pool. And as I mentioned a couple of times it drives the end of the bike program perilously close to marathon day.
But like I say. The marathon is just for the fun of it or at least not more than a hard training day. As much as I find it difficult I will choose to accept whatever that day brings me.
On the training front, I am glad to tell you that the sore feet problem does not affect my riding. I rode long on Tuesday, although a bit slower than usual, and today I did my tempo ride. I was satisfied with my 60 minutes at 203 watts....not too shabby, and not too painful. The next 2 workouts will be a major test however. If I can do them, than I believe I can complete the rest of the program. I'll let you know.
Oh, and one last thing I forgot to tell you about. My average heart rate for the 30k race was 136!!! Put that in your pipe and smoke it!!
...and after all, this is war...
"In war there is no prize for runner-up."---Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Love
Peter
The two things I'm focusing on in the short term are the marathon on April 28th, and the last 4 1/2 weeks of my bike program. Unfortunately they both culminate at the same time leaving me in a bit of a quandary. To compound that I am worried that with the vastly increased intensity of the bike workouts I will struggle to effectively complete the 4 hard sessions per week.
After much deliberation, and consideration of a bunch of different options I reminded myself of the long term goal. With that in mind I have decided to put everything on an 8 day schedule. The marathon notwithstanding, I think it makes much more sense. It eliminates the need to do back to back, bike workouts and I think that one extra day may be just what I need. Also if I don't think about the timing of the marathon it allows me the luxury of taking an extra rest day if I need it by simply pushing the whole schedule out a day. There are a couple of things I don't like about it, not the least of which is that it will mean I will have to swim on the weekend at times. I find that a bit stressful because of the added activity in the pool. And as I mentioned a couple of times it drives the end of the bike program perilously close to marathon day.
But like I say. The marathon is just for the fun of it or at least not more than a hard training day. As much as I find it difficult I will choose to accept whatever that day brings me.
On the training front, I am glad to tell you that the sore feet problem does not affect my riding. I rode long on Tuesday, although a bit slower than usual, and today I did my tempo ride. I was satisfied with my 60 minutes at 203 watts....not too shabby, and not too painful. The next 2 workouts will be a major test however. If I can do them, than I believe I can complete the rest of the program. I'll let you know.
Oh, and one last thing I forgot to tell you about. My average heart rate for the 30k race was 136!!! Put that in your pipe and smoke it!!
...and after all, this is war...
"In war there is no prize for runner-up."---Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Love
Peter
Choking!!!! CHOKING!!!! choking !!! Damn pipe...UGHHHH!!!! WTG Pete. Thank you for you and your inspiration to keep moving on!!! choking!!!!!! CHOKING!!!! cough...cough... DAMN PIPE!!!!
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