I'm so thankful that I slept in on Monday and recovered my body and mind. Monday is either a complete off day or a 2500-3000 recovery swim but it is always decided on Sunday whether or not I will exercise on Monday morning. My choice to recover has allowed for 4 great training sessions where I was able to stick to my workouts as prescribed. Tues AM track -main set: 6 x 800's w/ 400 jog/walk Tues PM Bike - main set: 3 x 15 min Z3 w/ 2 min EZ Wed AM hip strength, then swim - main set 6 x 200's, 400 drill, 3 x 100's Thurs AM Brick - Main set on bike: 8 min Z3, 2 min EZ, 10 min Z3, 2 min EZ, 14 min Z3, 2 min EZ, 10 min Z3, 5 min EZ, 8 min Z4. Main set on run: mile 1 easy, mile 2 and 3 moderate, mile 4 hard. Cool down w/ Campy Yep - it's a lot but body is fueled, mind is relaxed and life is balanced. No less than 7 hours of sleep a night and the main focus is always on the main set - not the time or miles. I make sure every workout counts. Here lately, I find
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