Eagleman 70.3 is fast approaching and I am feeling well and fit. For a taper week I decrease the volume and the intensity of the workouts. The days right before the race are usually quite easy, with just enough work to keep me feeling fresh and ready to go.
Monday was a recovery ride. I really enjoy the opportunity to ride with Elizabeth, so she joined me for the ride and we went out Monday morning and rode roughly 85 minutes around Carborro. A great way to start the week.
I followed the ride up with a swim at the Triangle Aquatic Center. It was excellent to swim long course meters. After putting in 3500 meters it was time for lunch.
Tuesday morning means it's time for a Pro Swim workout. The key sets were a 500 for time and 100 time. I swam well and put in some good work on my form. I'm feeling great in the water and hope it translates to a first group swim on Sunday.
Tuesday's evening workout called for 5 x 800s @ 2:26. I ran each on the 2:26 and felt strong. With a warm up and cool down I ran 9 miles. I finished the day with a dinner at my favorite casual restaurant, Carrburritos.
Wednesday called for a 90 minute ride with 10 one minute efforts at 95%.
I took the Time Trial bike out and the ride went great. I really pushed the 10 one minute efforts. In addition, the weather was warm and not many cars were on the road, another perfect day of riding.
3 more days to race day!
Monday was a recovery ride. I really enjoy the opportunity to ride with Elizabeth, so she joined me for the ride and we went out Monday morning and rode roughly 85 minutes around Carborro. A great way to start the week.
I followed the ride up with a swim at the Triangle Aquatic Center. It was excellent to swim long course meters. After putting in 3500 meters it was time for lunch.
Tuesday morning means it's time for a Pro Swim workout. The key sets were a 500 for time and 100 time. I swam well and put in some good work on my form. I'm feeling great in the water and hope it translates to a first group swim on Sunday.
Tuesday's evening workout called for 5 x 800s @ 2:26. I ran each on the 2:26 and felt strong. With a warm up and cool down I ran 9 miles. I finished the day with a dinner at my favorite casual restaurant, Carrburritos.
Wednesday called for a 90 minute ride with 10 one minute efforts at 95%.
I took the Time Trial bike out and the ride went great. I really pushed the 10 one minute efforts. In addition, the weather was warm and not many cars were on the road, another perfect day of riding.
3 more days to race day!
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