21 weeks to IMMT

Last week the “new normal” started to take hold. It has given me more time with the dogs and time to help Jersey adjust to our family, which I am also very grateful for. I am still training for races as if they will happen as scheduled. Fitness is my passion and our lifestyle. Here is what last week’s workout schedule looked like.

Monday:

• 2:05 brick included 1:45 on the bike + a 20 minute run off the bike…The bike was super tough. I wasn’t able to successfully nail all of the targets on the bike intervals, which was a let down, but also a positive. I’ll have more about this in another post later this week. The run off the bike was a progressive run done on the treadmill to help control pacing and push me just a little bit harder than I would have likely pushed myself outside on the roads.

  

  My word for 2020 is “celebrate.” Since 2020 has been flipped on its head sideways, it has proven a bit challenging to find things to celebrate right now. Today I’m choosing to celebrate our health, our pack, and some brick miles.

Tuesday:

• 50 minute run with 4×4 minutes at faster than 5K race pace. I didn’t anticipate this run to go very well as I was tired from yesterday’s brick workout, but I was pleasantly surprised with how my body performed.

  

  I try to seek opportunities amongst the obstacles. Today’s obstacle was showing up. Today’s opportunity was performing better than I expected while quieting my crazy brain because I showed up for myself. Grateful for the solid 4×4 minutes at faster than 5K pace in my 50 minute workout.

• 30 minutes of strength training

Wednesday:

• 1:10 bike ride with 8×3 minutes at 90% of FTP…I was pleased to hit all of these targets on this ride with tired legs.

  

  Not every workout is full of rainbows and unicorns, but when you push through the struggles, fear, and doubt, you come out on the other side grinning from ear to ear.

• 30 minutes of yoga

Thursday:

• 12 mile run with Basil…I needed this fresh air and pavement pounding. The last two miles were a bit challenging, but we finished strong.

  

  Grateful I don’t have to social distance from my favorite girl and for the 12 miles of time together!

Friday:

• 30 minutes of SBT strength training

Saturday:

• 2:55 endurance ride…this was more challenging than I expected. I was grateful to successfully complete this ride.

  

  Do what makes you happy and be kind to others! We are all struggling right now. A happy heart and kindness go a LONG way.

• 5K run off the bike to honor KO

  

  A 5K for Kristen Oswald’s 45th birthday. Kristen was hit and killed while racing IRONMAN Ohio 70.3 in July 2019.

Sunday:

• 1:55 endurance ride…this went much better than yesterday. I was grateful to have my fave by my side
• 30 minutes of yoga off the bike

  

  Without my massages, it is even more important for me to incorporate yoga into my weekly practice.

I also did 15 minutes of core strength + 5 minutes of meditation daily

Swim totals: Sadly none
Bike totals: 140 miles
Run totals: 22.9 miles
Weekly total: 15 hours & 4 minutes

Other weekly highlights:

Jersey, Basil, and Mya are adjusting well.

I’ve had a lot of time to snuggle and work with Jersey to train her.

What were the highlights of your week last week?