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Feeling flat post race - embrace the recovery

It felt so good to be back on my tri bike for a structured training session with Karel on Saturday. It took a full week for my legs to feel full again after the Lake Logan half Ironma n as I was left with a "flat" feeling in my legs for several days post race. Here's how my week of training went after the race: Sunday - AM 90 min EZ road bike spin on the Swamp Rabbit Trail w/ my friend Meredith Monday - PM 90 min EZ road bike spin on the Swamp Rabbit Trail w/ Karel Tues - AM 3000 yard interval swim w/ Karel, PM 30 min outside EZ run with Karel Wed - Day off (private camper in town) Thurs - AM 90 min skill focused ride on tri bike (private camper in town) Friday - AM 40 min treadmill run Sat - AM 3.5 hour ride w/ a 20 min strong effort at 2 hours followed by a 30 min treadmill run w/ a 20 sec surge every 5 minutes. Sun - AM 11 mile long run w/ a 6-mile interval run on the track. Late afternoon 2800 yard interval swim. With my big season race approaching...