IMKY 11 weeks till taper check in

Okay . . . I think.  The onset of heat and humidity gave me a reality check the last few weeks.  This is my first one and I don't have the cheddar for a personal coach so I'm not quite sure how I am doing.  I'm just putting in the hours, miles, eating well, gym time, and trying to keep the rest of my life in order.

Any one else making IMKY their first? 

This will be my first as well. 

Training is going well so far.  The hardest part is just planning my days.  I'm constantly juggling something.   June is the start of the "BIG" volume for me, so things are about to get interesting.

Good month.  Slacked off on the swim some.  Will step up the running in June.

Had my first only burnout/mental laps this past week...I think my mind just said enough for 2 days...I think it was the best thing that could have happened.  I feel refreshed!

Steve

My first as well. 

Training is going well.  I have some hip pain right now, I think it may be piriformis, that is making running painful.  I'm having it checked out on Tuesday.  Other than that, I've been able to stick to the plan fairly well. 

Hmmm, 11 weeks till taper....sound like IMKY is just around the corner!

Today was the first really hot/humid day of the season here.  I forgot how tough it is to run in the heat and humidity.  I guess I got spoiled with the long spring we had.

~Mike

1st timer here.

May was a mixed month for me. I think I totally lost my motivation 2 weeks ago and started missing workouts more frequently. I'm not sure what happened but I picked it back up and feel pretty good. I did my longest 'run' ever yesterday. It was a PR for a half marathon for my by 27 minutes.

I had a wakeup call on a bike ride with some others about a week ago. I need to hit the bike hard and on hills to get where I want to be before the race.

I'm amazed at how it gets much easier to do longer workouts and recover afterwards. I guess that's all part of the game.

Still have one more long ride tomorrow that will be added these totals.

May was pretty good, making up for a lackluster April (work commitments got in the way).

This month, did my first 4000m continuous swim, got my first 100-miler in (and more importantly recovered almost immediately), and (perhaps not-so-wisely) got in a 22-mile hill run last Saturday (which has taken me a bit longer to recover from than expected).

Looking forward to building up even more next month. 

First IM.  Happy with my May training.  Hoping to have a good June as well.  :-)  Going to add in more swims now that the outdorr pool is open.  Having a great time training.  I love it.  Hope I enjoy the race as much as the training!!

IM newbie here as well.  May was good for me.  Consistant training, just now getting into longer sessions, but I've been following the plan and staying consistant.  (Consistant is a key word for me). 

I ordered an Adamo saddle and am waiting for it's arrival.  I'll get fitted when it comes and hopefully get a little more comfy on the bike.  4 weeks until my 1/2 IM, then it's full bore for IMKY.

 My family leaves for summer camp in 3 weeks, I'll miss them greatly, but it will give me more time for training.

May was good training month for me but June could be a major train weck.  I'm heading up to Chicago later this week for a wedding and later this month we're heading to HI for 10 days.  We're taking a curise....which will likely be 7 days of no-holds-barred eating!

~Mike

Refueling

Had to take about 2 weeks off of running due to some issues with my left foot.  It still hurts when I run, but I have been able to get my workouts in this past week for the first time in awhile.  Pay attention to you body folks ... pushing through the pain is a no no.  You gotta at least make it to the starting line in one piece.  Take the time and focus on other sports to relieve whatever pains you are feeling.