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Tuesday - June 15

Run

50m 48s
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Strength
800s

WU: 10'
MS: 5x 800 at a Z3 effort-with the active rest being the same time as it took you to run the 800.

Was supposed to do 6 x 800 and have a 10' CD, but I ran out of time this morning so I had to cut it short.

9: 46 WU
800M @ 4:44 Rest @ 3:38
800M @ 4:45 Rest @ 4:04
800M @ 4:42 Rest @ 3:46
[ Emergency Bathroom break ]
800M @ 4:52 Rest @ 4:10
800M @ 4:48 Rest @ 1:29

Transitioning to the Thrive diet. Went to Earth Fare last night and picked up various legumes, seeds, and nuts along with lots of leafy veggies.

So I had a veggie and fruit smoothie for breakfast/pre-workout and a fruit-protein smoothie immediately post workout. I just had lunch of a single raw veggie burrito with home made hummus and whole wheat tortilla. For some reason, I am really sleepy today. I have had two cups of coffee this morning, but I can still barely keep my eyes open.

Health data: Sleep: 4 Stress: 3

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Monday - June 14

Health data: Soreness: 3 Fatigue: 4

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Sunday - June 13

Bike

1h 22m 40s
24.00 miles
17.42 Mi/hr

Run

1h 25m 27s
6.21 miles
13m 46s /Mi

Swim

44m 20s
1500.00 meters
02m 57s /100 meters

RACE DAY: Festival of Flowers Triathlon

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Saturday - June 12

Swim

32m 33s
1200.00 meters
02m 43s /100 meters

Speed
WU: 300 & 6x50 on 10" rest.
MS: 4x100 on 20" rest.
CD: 200

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Friday - June 11

Today is an off day in prep for Sunday's race. I am starting to get excited/nervous. This should be a fun weekend, as we have family that lives on Lake Greenwood, so we are all heading down to their house Saturday and hanging out. Then Sunday having the race.

Health data: Sleep: 4

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Thursday - June 10

Run

15m
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Speed/Efficiency
15' run with 4x30" strides. These are best if done on a slight downhill on a dirt path. Warm up for at least 10' before the first stride. For your recovery, you can walk back to the starting point. Strides are quick bursts that are as fast as 5k pace. You are looking to get in about 45 left foot strikes per 26-28". Stretch when done and add in Core 1, 2 or 3.

Took one of my dogs, Mia, with me for this mornings short jog. She really enjoyed it, and so did I. A few more days until Festival of Flowers, my first Olympic distance Tri (only my second tri overall). This is going to be fun!