Here is the third edition of my Ironman NZ Training Diary. Read the
notes below to see how the week went for me!
Regards, PB
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SWIM BIKE RUN
# m hrs # km hrs # km hrs
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Mon 28-Dec 1 2200 1:00:00 1 16.0 1:16:00
Tue 29-Dec 1 6.5 0:31:00
Wed 30-Dec
Thu 31-Dec 1 62.50 2:20:00
Fri 1-Jan 1 400 0:10:00 1 117.00 4:07:00
Sat 2-Jan
Sun 3-Jan
TOTAL 2 2600 1:10:00 2 179.50 6:27:00 2 22.5 1:47:00
SUMMARY
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Training Days 4
Sessions 6
Training Time 9:24:00 hrs
Avg. Weight 82.2 kg
DIARY NOTES
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After not so great a week in week #2 I was looking for some good
training in this week. I started off woth a good swim session followed
by my long run (from last week). I was pleased with this.
On Tuesday the keys to the garage were gone and so I missed my ride -
but I did an easy run instead as my left calf was especially sore from
Monday.
After this effort my left calf was in terrible shape until the end of
the week. I was unable to consider running until Friday.
Wednesday off. Thursday was a good ride session including a few small
hills. Felt really strong! On Friday I decided to do my long ride for
the week. This ride incorporates a few hills (about 20km) but is mostly
flat.
Took it easy with a headwind most of the way. Only has two PowerGels and
so bonked in last 20km, but glad to do this ride. Did a small ocean swim
afterwards.
On Friday afternoon disaster struck! I have never sunburned the top of
my feet until this day, but I did it good and proper this time!!!
Both feet swelled up really badly and I was unable to wear shoes (or
even walk properly) for two days - all weekend. Hence no training. I
cannot believe this.
So a poor end to the week which should have been much better.
Until next time.
PB :-)
Footnote: On Monday of week four I was able to wear shoes and begin
training again. I also received confirmation of my IMNZ entry!!!