Back to the BRICK! I must admit that I do enjoy that particular workout. And not just because it makes me start singing "She's a brick....... HOUSE!" This week my workout was at the Neuse River Greenway in Clayton. It is a few miles from my parents house and it is a beautiful greenway that grows by the day (think kudzu) At some point you will be able to ride, run, or walk from Clayton to the American Tobacco Trail in Durham. Im not sure how many miles that is, but it's a LONG ways! Right now the greenway is about 27 miles one way, I am told.
That's right. Clayton is a water tower town. My workout called for something "hilly" so I found an entrance point that would offer just that as soon as possible. My workout consisted of 35 minutes easy/medium pace, 5 minutes hard, repeat twice, with a ____ cool down. I began the workout with my old Garmin 305, as it's the only watch of the two I have, that will load bike workouts from the training calendar. The greenway was wet in some places which caused my bike to get a little more dirty than I would have liked, so I will have to get that cleaned up in the next day or so. I am NOT motivated to do it now!
The greenway was pretty busy, as the temperatures were very mild... pleasant to say the least! If I had a nickle for every time I said, "On your left!" I would be rich. I started to play this game in my head called, "Which way will the pedestrian move when I say 'On your left'?" This is a game you play when there isn't much else to keep you entertained. No matter how old we are, we still mix up left and right, particularity in a panic! One particular man was walking in the middle of the path and I slowed down and announced my presence and he just stopped and pressed his hands into his sides as if to shrink himself. It was amusing, I must say.
The greenway was pretty busy, as the temperatures were very mild... pleasant to say the least! If I had a nickle for every time I said, "On your left!" I would be rich. I started to play this game in my head called, "Which way will the pedestrian move when I say 'On your left'?" This is a game you play when there isn't much else to keep you entertained. No matter how old we are, we still mix up left and right, particularity in a panic! One particular man was walking in the middle of the path and I slowed down and announced my presence and he just stopped and pressed his hands into his sides as if to shrink himself. It was amusing, I must say.
Soon I set my Garmin 220 to start picking up satellite which is no easy task in the woods. I felt funny wearing two watches, but I also didnt want to have to wait 10 minutes for satellite to pick up once I reached the car. The idea of these workouts is to transition quickly from one sport to the next.
I was happy that my big toes did not see AS numb as they have been in the past when dismounting the bike. It still took about a half a mile before my legs were loosened up enough to feel like I was running. The best way I can describe what that transition feels like is "clunky". You feel stiff and unbalanced and you feel like a toddler walking for the first time. Once I loosened up I felt pretty good. My run workout was short, and I sometimes feel like I am cheating when my run is only 15 minutes long. At the same time I have to consider that I just rode 90 minutes on the bike. At times I wonder if I can train for at least a half marathon at the same time as the triathlon. I miss the miles... beleive it or not. All in all today was a good workout, which I needed after the drama at the vet this morning. Long story, but all is fine now. That workout helped to exhaust not only my body, but also my brain.
Workout Summary
Total Distance Bike: 20.72 miles
Total Time Bike: 1:39:19
Average Pace: 12.5 mph
Max Speed: 24.8 mph
Total Distance Run: 1. 48 miles
Total Time Run: 15:02 minutes
Average Pace: 10:10 min/mile
Today's Mantra: Everyone (every dog) makes mistakes. Forgive.
I was happy that my big toes did not see AS numb as they have been in the past when dismounting the bike. It still took about a half a mile before my legs were loosened up enough to feel like I was running. The best way I can describe what that transition feels like is "clunky". You feel stiff and unbalanced and you feel like a toddler walking for the first time. Once I loosened up I felt pretty good. My run workout was short, and I sometimes feel like I am cheating when my run is only 15 minutes long. At the same time I have to consider that I just rode 90 minutes on the bike. At times I wonder if I can train for at least a half marathon at the same time as the triathlon. I miss the miles... beleive it or not. All in all today was a good workout, which I needed after the drama at the vet this morning. Long story, but all is fine now. That workout helped to exhaust not only my body, but also my brain.
Workout Summary
Total Distance Bike: 20.72 miles
Total Time Bike: 1:39:19
Average Pace: 12.5 mph
Max Speed: 24.8 mph
Total Distance Run: 1. 48 miles
Total Time Run: 15:02 minutes
Average Pace: 10:10 min/mile
Today's Mantra: Everyone (every dog) makes mistakes. Forgive.
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