I really think that a corner was turned with my endurance training when a couple of 100 + mile months were reached running. My body was learning to adapt to the higher mileage and this was done at a gradual rate so that injury never became a concern. Physically I learned that my body can handle the volume but more importantly I now know I can handle it mentally. As a matter of fact, over the last few weeks I have felt like doing more training. I've tried to stick to the plan and will do this until after my April 24th Tri but after that I might try to bump the hours to 14-17 per week to see how it feels.
Here is my volume for last week:
Planned Volume:
Swim - 4hrs 30mins
Bike - 2hrs
Run - 1hr
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Planned Totals - 7hrs 30mins
Actual Volume:
Swim - 2hrs 15mins (4300 meters)
Bike - 4hrs 26mins (79.80 miles)
Run - 2hrs (13.25 miles)
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Actual Totals - 8hrs 41mins (93.05 miles + 4300 meters)
Thanks for Reading,
Jeff
P.s... I have a buddy, Mike, who has recently taken up running. He is blogging about this at: http://justamanandhiswilltosurvive.blogspot.com/. Please stop by and give him some positive mojo.
Hi Jeff,
ReplyDeleteCheers to halfway points where training is concerned:) Good job! I am glad to hear that it is a bit easier than you thought it would be!! I hope that you have an excellent week!!
Hi Julie - Not sure if "easy" is the correct term ..lol
ReplyDeleteMore like I am amazed that my body is not a mangled mess limping around like a zombie. 18 months ago I could barely walk up my stairs without being winded!
Thanks for the positive vibes - here's to a good week right back at ya!