4.24.17 Monday Morning

That trail run sounds like my tri run on Sunday. Clearly some fatigue/pacing issues going on. On the plus side, I had a good swim (conditions became unexpectedly tougher when the current picked up right before the start, and many of the younger girls had trouble navigating in the swells) and awesome bike. I placed fifth overall on the bike, and led my AG in it (as well as the swim) for what I think is the first time in my triathlon life.

Then I got off and tried to run....oops! Had been dealing with some major fatigue issues (mainly butt muscles, plus legs just feeling tired as on feet more than usual at work) since about Tuesday of last week, and I think I dug myself into a hole with a run Thursday night in the heat. There was just nothing there. It was literally a big effort to pick up my feet enough to maintain a semblance of running motion. Frustrated as I felt like I had the energy to run faster otherwise, but legs just wouldn't move. Ended up second in AG (again....for the fourth time in this race!) and ninth overall. It was a strong field and the first woman was a former pro but still...Grrrr. With a normal run, should have been about fifth or sixth.

Taking today off due to a variety of logistical snafus that prevented both swim or an easy trainer ride. Now in final stages of putting Rover back together. He is seriously rusting, despite spending all fall, winter, and spring indoors, and needs a bunch of bolts and probably a derailleur replaced. Ugh--one more thing to do!

Weight training and core workout at 5:00 AM

Hurt my foot yesterday playing basketball with the church youth group. Nothing serious (I hope) but gave it the day off today and skipped my run.

Congrats on race Hot Runner, great job!

Have a great day everyone.

Knocked out 40 minutes on the trainer...legs felt weak since I did a decent effort 8 mile run Sunday.

The weather for the Kentucky Derby Festival mini marathon looks awful! High of 89. Doesn't look like a PR day