2021 week 45: taper time

I’m a bit behind in posting. Last week was my first official week of the taper. It was great to back off the training, get everything packed for our trip to Arizona, and have more time for prioritizing recovery. There were a few bumps along the way last week, but these were great bumps to overcome in preparation for race day!

Quote of the week:

“I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.”

~Louisa May Alcott

Swim: 10,200 yards

Sometimes you have to be determined to persevere NO MATTER WHAT!

Determination, adaptability, commitment, resilience, fortitude, perseverance, self belief…
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This is what it took to get through my last big swim before race day. About half way through, the fire alarm went off and we had to evacuate the building. I stood outside in my wet swimsuit, towel, swim cap, flip flops, and a sweatshirt in 45F temps with 40 mph winds waiting to jump back in the pool to finish my workout. Thankfully I didn’t have to wait too long!
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Oh…and the workout…let’s just say I’m ready for #IronmanArizona in 10 days! #LFG ⚡️⚡️⚡️

• Warm up:
  • 200 swim
  • 100 kick with fins
  • 200 drills
  • 200 pull
• Main Set:
  • Each set of intervals should get slightly faster as more effort is added:
    • 500 (10 sec rest)
    • 2×400 (15 sec rest)
    • 3×300 (20 sec rest)
    • 4×200 (25 sec rest)
    • 5×100 (30 sec rest)
    • 6×50 on 1:00
    • 8×25 sprints (10 sec rest)
• Cool Down:
  • 300 any stroke

Bike: 84.3 miles

I had some great bike workouts to keep the legs fresh and ready for race week!

“I am a 1 in 7 billion athlete. My process doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s.” And it doesn’t!
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My process appears to be “just right” as #IronmanArizona is in 8 days and I’m feeling GOOOOD! #LFG ⚡️⚡️⚡️

Run: 12.3 miles

Just the right amount to feel AMAZING and READY for race week!

“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” ~George Bernard Shaw
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I have been working on moving away from who I think I’m supposed to be and instead creating who I WANT to be and it is magical! Own your power! Be bold! Be courageously, authentically, unapologetically YOU!
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11 days to #IronmanArizona #LFG ⚡️⚡️⚡️

Strength Training: 15 minutes of core strength daily

Weekly Totals: 11 hours & 57 minutes
30 minutes of full body strength training
30 minutes of yoga

Attitude of Gratitude:

Getting to swim, bike, and run in the same day is such a blessing!

Thank you Kyle, with Kyle’s Bikes, for blessing Mojo before the big dance!

Jersey LOVES to be wherever I am…even on my yoga mat to “help” me. 🐶🥰

Waiting out the fire alarm with determination to complete the workout!

Thank you Nick, with Vitality Massage, for keeping me healthy and ready to race!

Have I mentioned that Jersey LOVES to be where I am…even if it means “helping” me at work?! 🐶🥰

Oh yeah! Soaking up all the recovery and snuggles before we leave for Arizona. 🐶🥰

Her snuggles are my fav! 🐶🥰

What were your highlights from week 45 of 2021?!