Sunday was my first day of freedom in a while. I use the term "freedom" loosely. Like many of my blogger friends, it was my first and only day on which I could catch up on much unfinished famliy business. The idea of me doing a 12 mile bike ride sounded fantastic, and I would have loved to spend part of that beautiful day on the road. Alas, it was not meant to be. As the day rolled on, and I got more and more wrapped up in cooking, cleaning, and other sundry household chores, I just couldn't bring myself to ride.
Monday rolled around and my friend Z left me again. Just damn. I really need to get back on a good sleep schedule. In the mean time, my darling Dee Dee calls me on the phone to ask me if I was gonna run when I got home. I explained to her that Monday night was my night to cycle. After listening to her tell me that she didn't want to run at night by herself, I agreed to run with her. After thinking about it for a little bit, I decided to do my bike ride first with Matthew, then run with Dee Dee. It would be my first official "brick" workout.
I got home from work, picked up Matthew, and left for my bike ride. The most significant thing that happened here was that I was "powering" myself up the hills. I watched this commercial where the pro bikers were standing and pedaling up the hills, and I decided that I was going to give it a go. My quads held up nicely and made it up all the hills with speed, and the burn was delicious.
Once I got back to the house, I shooed Dee Dee out the door, and we did two easy miles at 14 minute miles. Dee Dees HM program called for 30 minutes of running. Her ITB band is bothering her from the race. We decided not to push her. My first official brick was a 5 mile bike ride and a two mile run.
Tonight it was raining at my place. I did 4 easy miles on the treadmill for an average 12 minute mile pace. Out of curiosity, I wore my heart rate monitor and kept it steady at 150 for the entire run. I thought that was cool.
Finally, and I hear you saying "Thank God!", I talked to little sis today, and she is going to join me for my half marathon. I'm psyched! I did question her a bit though after she told me she was doing the San Diego Half Ironman the following weekend. LOL. I thought that girl had more sense than that. Oh well. It's gonna be a family party!!
Finish strong!
Wes
Monday: Ride 5 miles, Run 2 miles
Tuesday: 4 miles, 48 minutes, 12 minute miles, R6/W1
8 comments:
I'm so tempted to write: "Wes, great race for the whole family, and a PR despite the nose running ahead of you! :)
Enjoy that freedom!"
but i won't lol,
anyway, it's been on my 'to-do" list to try the heart rate monitor. good workouts wes!
Good deal Wes! Congrats on your first brick, and on dragging your sister into the race. You done good!
HR = 150 that's great. A lot better than 182. :)
Great job on the brick and nice of you to accomdate Dee Dee's need to have a safe run. :) again.
Way to go, Wes! Now go take a nap!
Maybe I'll get to meet Code Geek's sister! I'm doing the Cali 70.3 as well. You should come out! She's brave. Based on how my legs feel today there is not way I would do a 70.3 one week out from a half mary. Good luck to her!
Jodi
You are doing so well Wes. That HR is great - which is further evidence that you are really getting into shape. Nice job recruiting your sis for the 1/2.
Sounds like a family affair indeed. I picked up Marathoning For Mortals from the library and looks like a really good read for the HM training...
Nice job on your run!
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