If that's our purpose in life then I don't think I added anything today, but I'm also pretty sure I didn't withdraw any. Certainly there are lots of people that can't honestly say that.
Besides, I'm saving up my energy so that I can do better tomorrow. That's my story and I'm sticking to it! ........Although I find it hard. To accept that I didn't complete any tasks all day doesn't leave me peaceful. Pretty sad eh?
After a whole bunch of procrastination I did manage to get a bit of exercise, and while I tried to take it easy, it went fairly well. I focused on relaxing. It's funny how confident you can get after riding fairly easy for a couple of hours, and then suddenly feel the exact opposite as soon as you try running. You think you're King Shit when you coast in on wheels, but that feeling goes away with your first step. I've gotten so much better at it over the last few years, and yet the transition form riding to running is still difficult.
What I did do today, although I'm pretty sure it didn't add any value to the world either, is review the remainder of my training. I have decided that as a minimum I need to complete 5 more long rides (up to 180 kms with transition run), 5 more long run/walk's ( up to 35 km max), and at least 3 swims of 3000 metres or more. If I do that. along with the half ironman a week Sunday, then I think I will be prepared to complete the race. Everything else will be fill, just to burn calories, and to keep me sane. I plan on a 3 week taper, with the last week almost totally off. Doesn't sound too tough eh?
Interesting thing I noticed on my run/walk today. My legs are indeed sore in a different way than they get from running. I know it's from the fast walking, and brought me to the realization that practicing more walking yet can only help me. You truly have to focus to walk fast, because if you let your mind drift, you slow down automatically. I can actually see it in the data when I download afterwards. Sometime I'm walking as fast as 7 min/km, and sometimes it slows to over 8.
And that's it for today. I think the outdoor pool in London is open, and if that is indeed the case I may go there tomorrow. The real attraction beyond the outdoor part, is that it is a 50 metre, heated pool. And since I'm gonna be in London anyway, I may as well stop at the bike shop and try that new helmet on for the third time!! Then Saturday will be another complete day off. I'm getting good at that!!
ride 60 kms, run walk 5 kms
"I learned the value of hard work by working hard."---Margaret Mead
"The value of life is not in its duration, but in its donation. You are not important because of how long you live, you are important because of how effective you live."---Myles Munroe
Love
Peter
Besides, I'm saving up my energy so that I can do better tomorrow. That's my story and I'm sticking to it! ........Although I find it hard. To accept that I didn't complete any tasks all day doesn't leave me peaceful. Pretty sad eh?
After a whole bunch of procrastination I did manage to get a bit of exercise, and while I tried to take it easy, it went fairly well. I focused on relaxing. It's funny how confident you can get after riding fairly easy for a couple of hours, and then suddenly feel the exact opposite as soon as you try running. You think you're King Shit when you coast in on wheels, but that feeling goes away with your first step. I've gotten so much better at it over the last few years, and yet the transition form riding to running is still difficult.
What I did do today, although I'm pretty sure it didn't add any value to the world either, is review the remainder of my training. I have decided that as a minimum I need to complete 5 more long rides (up to 180 kms with transition run), 5 more long run/walk's ( up to 35 km max), and at least 3 swims of 3000 metres or more. If I do that. along with the half ironman a week Sunday, then I think I will be prepared to complete the race. Everything else will be fill, just to burn calories, and to keep me sane. I plan on a 3 week taper, with the last week almost totally off. Doesn't sound too tough eh?
Interesting thing I noticed on my run/walk today. My legs are indeed sore in a different way than they get from running. I know it's from the fast walking, and brought me to the realization that practicing more walking yet can only help me. You truly have to focus to walk fast, because if you let your mind drift, you slow down automatically. I can actually see it in the data when I download afterwards. Sometime I'm walking as fast as 7 min/km, and sometimes it slows to over 8.
And that's it for today. I think the outdoor pool in London is open, and if that is indeed the case I may go there tomorrow. The real attraction beyond the outdoor part, is that it is a 50 metre, heated pool. And since I'm gonna be in London anyway, I may as well stop at the bike shop and try that new helmet on for the third time!! Then Saturday will be another complete day off. I'm getting good at that!!
ride 60 kms, run walk 5 kms
"I learned the value of hard work by working hard."---Margaret Mead
"The value of life is not in its duration, but in its donation. You are not important because of how long you live, you are important because of how effective you live."---Myles Munroe
Love
Peter
Love the schedule! Seems like a totally reasonable approach to me. And maybe on one of your visits to the pool in London, we could meet for tea again.
ReplyDeleteLove, gail