I haven't run since last saturday and that showed in my run today. I went 22 kms instead of the planned 20, and although it still wasn't at what I would call my normal pace, it actually felt normal. Or at least as normal as I ever get!
The best part however is how I feel right now. And whether it's because of my run, or because my grandson's hockey team won their league championship today, while my granddaughter was named most improved player on her team, or perhaps because of a combination of all of the above, it doesn't really matter.
I feel content, and my body is only hurting in the usual places, and in the usual ways.
My belief that cycling is still the most important element of Ironman, combined with the way my running felt today, has me considering an even further change of training strategy. Without going into detail that would mean even less running, and even more riding. By the way, it is generally accepted that cycling fitness translates well to running fitness, but not vice versa. Personal experience would bear this out. I know tons of runners who couldn't ride around the block, but almost all cyclists I know can knock off 10K without too much effort.
Now if only I could learn to drink again my life would be complete. How I envy those people who can throw back a few beers, and get a little buzz. The only way I can get high without feeling sick is with donuts, and they're off the menu for now. Damn!!
And today's shout out goes to my biggest sister Cory. I don't think she reads this, but it doesn't really matter. It's just important for me to tell the whole world that she is, always has been, and always will be my real life superhero! As she moves into a new chapter in her life I am certain she will reap the rewards of a lifetime spent selflessly helping others.
run 22 kms, 5:23/km
...and here's one of those not relevant to today, but still brilliant...
"The only difference between the saint and the sinner is that every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future."---Oscar Wilde
Love
Peter
The best part however is how I feel right now. And whether it's because of my run, or because my grandson's hockey team won their league championship today, while my granddaughter was named most improved player on her team, or perhaps because of a combination of all of the above, it doesn't really matter.
I feel content, and my body is only hurting in the usual places, and in the usual ways.
My belief that cycling is still the most important element of Ironman, combined with the way my running felt today, has me considering an even further change of training strategy. Without going into detail that would mean even less running, and even more riding. By the way, it is generally accepted that cycling fitness translates well to running fitness, but not vice versa. Personal experience would bear this out. I know tons of runners who couldn't ride around the block, but almost all cyclists I know can knock off 10K without too much effort.
Now if only I could learn to drink again my life would be complete. How I envy those people who can throw back a few beers, and get a little buzz. The only way I can get high without feeling sick is with donuts, and they're off the menu for now. Damn!!
And today's shout out goes to my biggest sister Cory. I don't think she reads this, but it doesn't really matter. It's just important for me to tell the whole world that she is, always has been, and always will be my real life superhero! As she moves into a new chapter in her life I am certain she will reap the rewards of a lifetime spent selflessly helping others.
run 22 kms, 5:23/km
...and here's one of those not relevant to today, but still brilliant...
"The only difference between the saint and the sinner is that every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future."---Oscar Wilde
Love
Peter
Awesome post!
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