Top of the Key

What a big, big day today.  After my company Christmas party, where I had about a bottle of wine, I got to bed later than usual.  I slept in, and didn’t get to the run until 8.  But i’m glad i took that extra sleep.  I nailed my 8 mile run today…longest so far in this training session.  I had 4x 1mile repeats in z3 or race pace, and hit about 7:15 each time.  so my goal for the ironman is 8min. miles, i’m ahead of schedule.

I then snoozed for about 15 min. and then a little work.  Then onto my biggest swim so far this session, with 3000 yards.  I was very unmotivated to go.  But i got up enough mental strength to get it done…and that’s just what i did.  I had to add some time to my main set, but got that completed.

Off to the weight room where i started with the core, moved onto upper body and then back home.  I was feeling  better after the workout than i did before the swim.  I think my body and mind thrive on exercise.  It needs it to function during the day.  I have a big bike tomorrow, and hopefully squeeze in another swim, but chances are i won’t have time.  we’re having a party to watch the Hawaii Ironman.  It’s the annual HEP party too, will be looking forward to catching up with everyone on the team.