So, I know it is January 7th, but when I came out of the Y today I thought it was May. It was so nice and warm. The temps were close to 60! IN JANUARY! Tomorrow and Wednesday will also be warm. So I was thinking about jumping on the bike and getting a nice 15 mile ride in either tomorrow or Wednesday.
Yesterday I went for a 5.5 mile run around town. It was a little cool out and I definately over dressed for the run. By the time I got home I was soaked in sweat. I completed the run in a little over 55 mins. Kinda slow, but there is always room for improvement. I really was not prepared for the run. I did not drink enough water earlier in the day and I really didn't eat all that well for lunch, so that sat in my stomach like a brick for the whole run. So I need to be a smart runner and prepare my body before I head out.
As for today, since my legs were soar from the run, I decided to hit the nautilus machines and then jumped in the pool for 1200 meters. Swimming is definately coming around for me. Talking with a local triathalon coach, he said that I need to incorporate some drills into my swims and not just focus on distance. Becuase if I just work on distance with poor technique, I am just hurting myself in the long run. So starting tomorrow or when ever I am in the pool next I am going to start doing some drills. I actually stayed in the pool area after I was done to watch one the swimmers complete his drill work. I was watching this one guy who just glides through the water. His swimming seemed effortless and fast. Come to find out he is the Masters swim coach for the Y. So I will have to introduce myself the next time I see him.
Happy Monday!
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our weather was awesome today...but i still did inside work...go figure... 14 degrees last week and I run 5 miles out...warm today and I train indoors.....doofus
good luck
Poured with rain most of the weekend...still if it's raining here it's snowing in the hills!
I was out on the roads yesterday as well...I love these random warm days in the winter. I guess Al Gore was right!
What tri coach are you working with?
I was chatting with Keith Ballard of Precicion Performance Coaching down here in Wakefield, RI. I haven't decided if I want to work with a coach this year.
Yep, definitely start working on the swimming drills. You'll really notice a difference very quickly.
I wish I could have gotten in a bike ride today, but I just had no time. Hope you got out!
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