Catch Me If You Can

Nothing Whatsoever. Had a great SpringBreak tho...

This was pretty RAD. I think it was 6 weeks ago I tanked on this workout, killed it this day. My fitness is improving. It wasn't just a good day.

Went to BYU track and cozied up with the womens cross country team, not really but they didn't kick me off either. I timed my intervals so I wouldn't get in the way.

These are my notes for my coach:

Did 1.5miles warmup. 13:18

400's ~ 1:17, 1:17, 1:16, 1:17, 1:17, 1:18

Kept 2 minute rest requirement.

Rested a few extra minutes before the 600's

600's ~ 2:03, 2:03

Felt really strong and light. Well except for the last 400..I lost my focus as my husband surprised me showing up at the track mid interval.

Felt kinda restless and ran extra after, Wish I hadn't now..pretty tight calves the next day. Lol. 3.03mile WD 26:08 

Total Run 6.78miles 51:14/7:33pace

:D :D :D :D :D :D 

Went to the Pool at 9:30p.m. and Did a crazy long Kick Set. My coach is trying to torture me:

Notes: WU 200 kick, 200 pull, 200 swim

Set 1: Reps: 5, Distance: 150yds, Skill: kick, Notes: make each 50 faster

Set 2: Reps: 5, Distance: 200yds, Notes: Hold your pace, rest :10 in between each, so it might feel a little hard.

Set 3: Reps: 1, Distance: 500yds, Notes: EAsy

Set 4: Reps: 10, Distance: 50yds, Intensity: Hard, Skill: kick, Notes: Try to hold as close to 1 min as possible

I believe I added a 150yd wd. 

Total 3500yd Swim 

Went and ran Race course, 3 miles. Legs were hashed From the track and Swim workout.

Swam 1200yds of a 3300yd workout. Things were not in my favor. 

Stretched Legs 30min. They thanked me. 

Swim 3350yd.

Nap

Bike 95min

Nap

Stretch Legs 30min. 

Rest Day. Walked 3 miles with my Doggie!

Run Bike and Swim about 15minutes each. That order. To loosen up. :D That reminds me I should stretch and get ready for my race. I painted my nails. That was important. Black.

Had a great race Saturday!!!

Only had 5 hours of sleep but they say it's the night before, the night before the race that really matters. Showered and made some coffee. Ate exactly what I ate for Icebreaker last month.

Arrived at transition and set up my bike in the primo spot. :D Just prior to race start Heath, my coach showed up and fussed with my transition set up and gave me some race/pace instructions.

The Run: Got to the front line and off to the side, where I normally start. I don't like being squished by people in the middle. This ended up being a 5k instead of 3 miles which kind of bugs me. I like to know and plan for exactly what I will be doing (it felt like a crazy maze the last tenth of a mile)

Ran it in 19:58/6:26pace which is a 5k PR actually, best 5k has been a 20:12 so far..so PR..haha. This was not all out however, it was a strong effort, but not to where I would get any lactic acid and stiffen up for the bike and swim. I still wonder what I could do for a pure 5k.

The bike: There were a lot of people to pass on the second loop (People starting their first loop) and many times I got stuck behind. The next race I need to see and plan ahead so I can keep effort high and pass quickly. I could have shaved of several minutes with better planning. 

The swim:  My coach was walking along the deck mimicking arm strokes..telling me to swim long strokes as I started my first lap. With just a few lengths of the pool left he yelled to me, "Hurry, She's Coming!" Well there were two "She's" behind me, one a college swimmer. Source of Nightmares. Lol. As I got to the end of the pool, I inhaled a bit of water as I pushed myself out, kindof fell in the pool gutter at my coaches feet. Must have been a funny site, Managed to "run" to the finish mat coughing and looking pathetic..haha.

This race suit I bought just days ago, was a bit expensive, but worth it. Feels like second skin. 

This picture does it no justice, this really is quite a beautiful medal:

If you look closely my nails are black..matches my bike..haha:

 I can still hear in my head, "Hurry Missy! She's Coming!"