Of Mice and Marathons

PM: 13.3 miles on the treadmill, averaged 8:16. HR 148.

1:50 w/ 50' Steady

Easy warmup @ 135 BPM, progressed to workout pace with two faster strides just under 10 MPH. 50' steady progression @ 163 BPM average, which is exactly what I did last week for 40' at a slower pace. 

15' @ 8.2

15' @ 8.4 

5' ea. @ 8.6, 8.8, 9.0, 9.2

30' CD @ 137 BPM

AM: 6.7 miles, averaged 10:35. HR 125.

I went to look at a new treadmill as they had some decent financing options and I hoping to Megan will go for it. Tired of the one downstairs that has never worked right. Looked at a True and some of the Spirits. I think I would prefer the True as it seems more solid of a machine. Pricey though.

PM: 60' on the trainer. 210W. HR 129. 

Lunch: 60'+ on the trainer.

Zwift Race. 22' @ 299 Watts. HR 165. 16' up/30' down. Pretty hard race. I did the B race. Tried to keep with the lead group but just didn't have much in my legs. It was suppose to be a recovery week, but I felt like racing, so I just decreased my overall time a good bit. 

Talked with Megan about getting a new treadmill and she said go for it. The company will deliver it and set it up, which was a non-negotiable for me. Megan, me, my sister, and niece moved the 300+ lb NordicTrac into the basement about 3 years ago and it was pretty scary. Pretty excited about having a machine in the basement that works. I really have grown to love indoor training as long as it is not all I do. 

AM: 10 miles on the treadmill in 80. HR 151.

2 x 20' 

1st rep: 5' each @ 8.6, 8.8, 9.0, 9.2 (HR 165)

2nd rep: 5' each @ 8.6, 8.8, 3' each @ 9.0, 9.2, 9.4 and 1' @ 9.5 (HR 168)

Solid workout. HR was about what it should have been but I could have pushed a little bit. Things were getting hard the last few minutes. I just don't have a lot of leg speed, so running 6:20ish pace on the treadmill is not crushing aerobically but my legs just aren't able to really turn over yet. Things are moving along nicely and once I get the new treadmill and my mileage back up into the 70-80 range over the next several weeks, I think I will be moving along nicely. 

Stopped into the fitness equipment place between the gym and my glass and purchased the treadmill. It's a True 3000 series. 

PM: 60' on the trainer. 211W. HR 129.

It was my 39th birthday. Went out to eat with Megan and the boys and had a decent meal. I had a few beers and a few drinks after. I haven't had anything in about 3 weeks, which seems to be the right approach to life. I had a good day. 

AM/Lunch: 6.1 miles, averaged 10:40. HR 123.

PM: 60' on the trainer. 217W. HR 129.

Getting into the top part of zone 2 and my HR is under 130. I am starting to really see signs of increased fitness. That happens when you exercise 14-16 hours a week. Waiting for the weight to start falling off. 

Can't wait to get the new treadmill. I will definitely be hitting the trainer a good bit, but I will likely be able to add an additional easy run on Tuesdays while the boys are napping rather than doing my weekly Zwift races, though will maybe alternate. 

AM: 6.7 miles on the treadmill in 65'. HR 127.

+ weights

Tri press 3 x 12 @ 30, 40, 50#; Bicep curls 3 x 12 @ 50#; shoulder press 3 x 12 @ 15#; pull down 3 x 12 @ 30, 35, 40#; chest press 3 x 12 @ 25#

Did a little bit of the captain's chair after 

PM: 60' on the trainer. 214W. HR 129.

AM: 4 hours 5' on the trainer. 224W. HR 137.

Did the group 100 mile ride again this week. Felt quite strong throughout and like I wanted to press at certain times. I am unsure if I could hang with the Bs, but I am willing to try in a few weeks. HR was really strong and probably where it should be for an indoor ride at high zone 2. Long run tomorrow, which I think I might be able to do outside, which will be nice because it will give me some terra firma data. I imagine my pace will be pretty close to what it has been on the treadmill. Hoping for 2 hours with 1 hour around low-7' pace with the last few miles in the 6:50s or even 6:40w, but we shall see.