Life has been busy the last few days and I was not able to get in some workouts that I completed earlier in the week.
Thursday I ran out in the snow and wind before school. It felt good to get in a run as it was my first of the week after being sick and dealing with sick kids on Tuesday. Thursday night I was able to get myself on my bike after missing my bike workout Wednesday. Things just did not go to plan on Wednesday, but I was able to get back on track Thursday night.
I was to complete the following workout
hDuring this ride I made it a goal of mine to keep my cadence above 90. Even during the recovery parts I kept my cadence above 90. One of the things I need to improve is my cadence. I am comfortable pedaling with power and lower cadence, but not comfortable going at a higher cadence.
This proved to be a tough workout. I needed a tough workout as I felt sloppy from the way the week had progressed.
I knocked out 25 miles in 70 minutes with an average cadence of 91 and average HR of 124. My average speed was 21.5, but I know during the minute intervals I was pushing 30 mph+
I woke up Friday morning and completed the t-30 swim workout which I felt really good about and put me back on track mentally.
I had to stay home again on Friday for Ava who still was sick with a virus. She went down for a nap in the mid morning so I quickly jumped on my bike to get in my long ride that I needed to get in for the week. My long workout consisted of
gI started off nice and easy as my legs were tight from the hard workout the night before and the swim a few hours prior. I was riding at over 4 minute mile pace to start and slowly picked up the pace as I warmed up. I got about 26 minutes into my ride when Ava woke up from her nap. So much for that. I was not able to get back on the bike as I cannot leave her wandering while I ride.
During the break I did my stretches as advised my doctors at Kaminski and knocked out several sets of push ups. Finally, after lunch Ava went back down for a nap and I jumped back on the bike. Addy came down and played house/restaurant/ and made some artwork while I rode. I knew that with the time I would not be able to get in this long workout so I pushed the pace and settled for a 90 minute ride instead. Sometimes you have to make do with what you have. I really cranked the pace for me and was able to get in 31.26 miles in 90 minutes. My legs were fried.
I quickly jumped in the shower and got ready for basketball practice at 3 and then left for Iowa State at 5:30 for Lego Robotics State Competition.
It was a crazy day. I found a way to get in my rides. I did not get in my long ride the way I wanted, but I think that the push for 90 minutes was just as effective.
These are the two workouts I knocked out Thursday and Friday that I did not have time to get recorded.
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