Summer Training 2012: Week 14

Time to put my summer training to rest with one final training week recap!

July 30- August 5, 2012:

Monday: Spin Class+ Core/ Stretching

I had really hoped to get on the bike for one more workout before the race, but the weather was awful, so I had to settle for a spin class. It was not the ideal situation, but I made it work. What I forgot was that I REALLY dislike the 4:30 spin class. Between the very trippy music and the loud screams from the instructor and other people in the room…let’s just say I was getting pretty frustrated. After class I did some core work with stretching.  

Tuesday: Run 3.01 miles

I felt slow and sluggish during this run, pretty indicative that the end of a training cycle is near.

Wednesday: Swim 1000m+ Strength Training+ Core/ Stretching

This swim hurt, which is weird to say because swimming is non-impact. However, it hurt to kick my left leg due to my ankle sprain from the previous week. I pushed through the pain, but wish I had spent a little more time in the pool. After swimming, I did some strength training followed by core work and stretching.

Thursday: Run 3.03 miles

Final workout before the big race! Since the skies looked like they were going to open at any moment, I flew through this run (relatively speaking). While I did not feel 100%, I did have a lot more energy than Tuesday’s run.

Friday: REST/ Travel

Saturday: Siesta Key Beach Olympic Triathlon

One of the most physically draining races I have done thus far, but I am proud that I got it done. I will share my final thoughts later this week.

Sunday: REST

• Running Mileage= 12.24
• Bike/ Spin Mileage= 24.88+ Spin Class
• Swim Distance= ~2700m
• Total Distance= ~38.80+ Spin Class

This past week was all about preparing myself for the triathlon, especially mentally. It has been a long 14 weeks and I am very excited to take a few weeks easy.

Last Week’s Goals:

• Rehab the ankle (It still hurts, if I sit on my ankle, but otherwise, it feels alright)
• Do the best I can at my triathlon on Saturday (CHECK…I guess!)

Goals For Next Week:

• Recover, recover, recover!
• Make a loose plan for an easy August
• Start thinking about long term training

Previous Weeks:

• Week 1
• Week 2
• Week 3
• Week 4
• Week 5
• Week 6
• Week 7
• Week 8
• Week 9
• Week 10
• Week 11
• Week 12
• Week 13

Thanks for your encouragement and support over these past 14 weeks!