Now that the holidays are behind us it's time to get down to brass tacks. Training really begins in earnest with the resumption of group workouts. With both Christmas and New Year's Day falling on a Tuesday we haven't had any group swims in almost 3 weeks and a break from Saturdays as well. I still managed to get 2 swims in almost every week, a handful of quality runs (some weeks better than others), and even one outdoor ride on the new bike. I like!
The Celtic Solstice 5 Miler was great aside from the bitter cold. I knocked nearly 7 minutes off of my time from last year and felt I even had a little left in the tank. What a difference 12 months makes. Slowing down on my long runs apparently really works! I'm adding an extra long run to the schedule on Sundays as prep for the half marathon starting this week. Since we are scheduled for 45' tomorrow it may not be as long as I hoped. Once we start the long rides on Saturdays doing the long run on Sundays should be a bit easier.
On the downside it's freaking cold again. Ugh. And I see last year's pattern repeating itself: forecast for Monday and Tuesday in the mid-60's. By the weekend for our first group ride? Back in the 30's with a chance of snow. I'd gladly trade freezing temps mid-week for some milder weather on the weekend, but wouldn't anybody?
Friday, January 04, 2008
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