Sept 10-training sched

Today is actually an off day, but....

Yesterday was just difficult to get anything done. My scheduled run didnt happen.
So, today I run. Still in adaptation phase, so an easy 10k, at an easy pace.

whew.

Tri-mind fuel

Listening to the deeper voice within you requires a place where you can hear it.
2.4 mile swim
112 mile bike
26.2 mile run

Triathlon is the place where I can hear my deeper voice.
It is my place of serenity,
of sanctuary,
where I can retreat from the world's demands,
find solace, and listen to the whisper of my own voice.
It's the only place where it can be heard.

This is why I Tri.

Sept 8-Training sched.

Was a really relaxed training day. When it is less intense, I sometimes feel guilty. The "no pain-no gain" mentality. I have to "hurt" to make gains.
Not true.

Just a 40 minute, easy pace run.
ran about 7 km.

I have to keep reminding myself i am adapting my body to a heavier workload, gradually.

Love this.

Get out of your comfort zone.

Tri-Mind Fuel

20 feet ahead.

Narrow your focus. In the middle of a race and feel like giving up?

This trick works very well.

As I was cycling through my last IM 70.3 race, I noticed that when I focused on the top of the hill, I seemed to gear down, settle in, and slug it out to the top. I also noticed that I was passed alot by other racers.

There were hills which I focussed my gaze at about 20 feet ahead on the pavement.
I noticed I climbed faster, that I was passing others.

Rather than focussing on the BIG goal, chunk it down. Focus on the next 20 feet.

It is a strange phenomenon, but works very well for triathlon motivation, especially in a race.

Sept 4-Training Sched

Well, I slacked a little for 2 days.
Life stress. ugggg

Back to it.
Today is a peak resistance ride.
So 55 min ride, followed by 5 min on small chain ring, followed by 10 min cool down.

stress and training

I have had such an incredible stress load.
Death and divorce, the big 2. The biggest issues we deal with, and I am doing them at the same time.

It is like a weight, a lingering presence.
There is a physical toll to stress. I feel numb all the time.
Doctor said it might be MS. I don't think so, just stress.

Today I found some peace.
In my 24th lap, as I was swimming, I felt peace.
I didnt feel the weight, for a brief moment.

When I got out of the pool, it returned again. While I was in the water the stress of my life was gone.
When I am on my bike, or while I am running, the stress is gone.

Why I wonder?