12 weeks out

Things on the Bagel Fight front haven't been going so well. I have 12 weeks until the 1/2 Ironman, which I am certainly not ready for at this moment. I have however decided to only do the aquabike (swim/bike). So from that standpoint I am not intimidated at all by the distances. The good news is that while i have been barely working out, my ankle does feel quite rested and good. The Moots should be arriving in about 2 weeks(frame is supposed to be done tomorrow) and they have all my parts out there and will build it up and ship it out hopefully next week. This no doubt will jump start my riding again, since right now the only bikes I have that work are a MTB and a cruiser. I have swim practice tonight and will report on that later.

116 days until the Chicago triathlon.....I'm not sure still what my plans are for that. Do I stay with the olympic distance or just try to do better than last year in the sprint??? I'm going to let my ankle decide what to do on that one. Decisions to come in a few weeks.

The future of Bagel Fight???? I think I have a lot of biking coming up in my future!

Return to the pool

I could tell I had been out of the water for a while! My arms felt sluggish and weak, as if I was swimming with a bag of bricks around my waist.

300 swim
200 kick
300 pull
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200 drill
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2x200 free on 3:00
4x50 free on :50
50 easy
2x100 free on 1:30
3x50 free on :45
50 easy
2x50 free on :45
2x50 free on :40
50 easy
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50 pull
100 kick
100 swim
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200 easy

Total yardage: 2750

Recap

Saturday we had a rough swim workout. 2x4x50 free all out on 3:00. That set had me feeling sick to my stomach for about 2 hours after the workout. Katy and I also went on a great 2 hour ride on a sunny and 60 degree day. After a long downhill, I was pedaling along at a +1% incline, when Katy came flying by me at around 22 mph! I got dropped as this attack was unexpected, so I got up behind her and enjoyed her draft for a mile or two while she just cranked. All that secret bike training at 5am she has been doing is paying off. This ride was also my final ride on the Felt,as it is time to dismantle and prepare the parts for the Moots.

NO MORE CHEESE (starting next week!!)

Blood tests came back and showed an even higher level on my LDL(167 now from 153). So the doc said: "Stay away from the cheese(we discussed my problem/addiction to it) and start taking Fish Oil suppliments" I have to get retested in 3 months after these dietary changes to see if i need to think about medication.

Fuel for the day:

7:20 - smoothie
10:30 - granola bar and a banana
1:30 - 2 chicken pitas
4:30 - Brat
5:00 - 2 pieces of candy
9:15 - Endurox R4
9:30 - PIZZA(Jewel T&C)
10:00 - 2 pieces of candy


Swim Practice:

400 swim
200 RevIM
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10x50 kick on 1:00
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12x100 free on 1:40 descending by 4
1:08
1:08
1:06
1:03
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1:13
1:10
1:08
1:03
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1:15
1:12
1:09
1:01
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10x50 bk/brst on 1:00
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200 good technique

Total Yardage: 3000

MRI results

I had a Dr's appointment this morning to have another blood sample taken(for cholesterol I have a borderline LDL reading from last time ). He did however look up the MRI results for me and they came back showing NOTHING. Which is great news, nothing looked inflamed or torn. So now Katy is convinced that this is proof that I am a hypochondriac(not far from the truth), but there is certainly something wrong! The Lodine is working well and i am pretty pain free, I am about 1/2 way through the course. My Sports Med Doctor is back in tomorrow so i am guessing I will get more info from her....hopefully

I got out on Katy's 3spd Schwinn Racer today for a few quick rides between shop activities. It was a great day out and nice to just get out and cruise for a bit.

I also got news that the Moots is coming along nicely and will be ready in about 19 days(yes, I am counting), so long to wait!!

Fuel:

after fasting for 12 hours for the blood test
10:00 - bar and chocolate banana protein smoothie
1:30 - 2 chicken pita's
2:00 - 2 small pieces of candy
4:30 - a little more smoothie(just so good!)
8:30- 2 Brat's from the earth hour party, still just like they were off the grill
9:45 - yogurt and strawberries