Mooseman course and week overall

When I got back from AZ I was a little tired and jet lagged. I did a ride and felt ok on Wed, but overall just tired. On Thursday I went out for a run and killed it. I ran close to fa 7 minute pace without really pushing it. The hills in AZ were a huge help.

M.Man Course - Ugh. I did a sick spin video on Wed and it crushed me (along with jet lag). On Friday I decided to completely humble myself and ride Mooseman. Plan was 60, I rode 33. WTF. It was truly tough. I was cold and my legs, ass and pride got really hurt. I should have gone for a more attainable number, but I was up there so figured what the hell. Overall I just wasn't in a good flow. The positive out of the situation is that I did climb really well. (on the Lemond) Some of the hills that have destroyed me, just hurt a bit. The "BIG" finish on the climb was pretty awful. I think it hurt as much last year, but I just haven't felt that humbled in a while. Course is sick.


Friday = Drank didn't run on Sat. Idiot.

Sunday = I feel my run is better than my bike, so I decided to go out for a 40 mile ride. The first half of the ride was pretty tough. Really strong head wind. Great "hill" workout. The benefit of the Powertap has really come through. It kept me really focused and the wind didn't crush me mentally. I averaged 178w for the first half, so I was able to push hard the second half. My second half avg was 181w. I had a sreaming return ride where I averaged +20mph. The powertap kept me in control early so I didn't burn out. Variable index of 1.08 (not bad)

Because I didn't run long on Sat, I did a brick. It was slow and tough, but pretty important on the mental side of things. I probably average around 730s. Not bad considering how early it is. I plan on doing more short bricks moving forward.

Overall I do feel positive about the week. I had a couple bone head moves, but overall I did ok.

Swim = I swam today and felt good. The 400s are getting easier and my form is solid. I just need to get to the pool 3 times a week. I know that will make the difference. Plus I want my back to get ripped.

Nutrition = Hills and valleys. So far today, really good. I need to control my portions better.

Trip to Sedona

I did some killer trail runs in Sedona. Absolutely loved it. I cannot believe how much it beat up my legs though. Overall an awesome time. I drank and ate too much junk, but got it out of my system.

Weight is 160 and need to get it down to 155lbs at least. Lack of alcohol will help that a great deal.

Still need to swim more, but feeling pretty good on my form. I am quite confident I will swim close to 30 minutes. I'd really like to have a finishing time of sub 5hrs and stretch goal of 445. The 5 hours is very possible.

The Great Bay half - I ran a 1:27 and feel really good about that. I wish I had run a bit faster, but I had been biking a fair amount leading into it. Moving forward I have to spend a lot more time on the bike. I know my legs are strong, just need to get the endurance under me.