RUN 9 miles in 1:19, 8:32 with group and 9:30 in extension
SWIM 3100y in 1:14 3x [300-200-100] increasing efforts in each set
Follow up to yesterday: I didn't swim. I was so wiped and exhausted and unmotivated I couldn't even trick myself into swimming! It took me 20 mins after being done at work to find energy to walk to the parking lot. I stumbled and staggered and clumsied my way there. I thought I could eat and nap, then swim, but then I realized that I wouldn't be getting home by 8pm...which btw is the same time I would have gotten home from the (canceled) OWS I'd planned on! EXCUSES!
So today, major changes made with success!
1. Instead of hurrying to the swim, I paused to stretch, drink, and eat. I added a powerbar and a peanut butter/maple syrup/protein powder blend to the equation.
2. I split my morning coffee (made with 1/3rd decaf) to drink before the swim.
3. I also nursed a 2x powerbar gel during the swim.
4. I added even more carbs to my late brekkie meal in the form of purple potatoes.
I'm happy to report that it's almost noon and I'm still AWAKE! However, I expect that to change as the afternoon progresses...
The run was great, many times I'd want to slow down or walk but the urge was never more than a whisper easily overcome. At times I'd briefly close my eyes, feel the sunshine on my face, and enjoy the light headwind on my skin. Appreciate!
The swim was surprisingly good, and I believe the fueling changes made a huge difference. The chatty water-treader was there again like she is every Thursday. Today her hair was newly died black. She loves to talk, and talk, and it's not conversation it's just her talking and treading. She's looking for jobs, and it's apparently first and foremost on her brain because she dives right into the conversation without waiting. I feel for her, I'd help if I could, but lady I gotta swim! Not spend 10 minutes listening to you!
I realized today, as I started/stopped/reset my watch numerous times due to the continuing 'conversation' that I lose so much forward momentum sitting there listening. My body and mind start to shut down and rest. She's The Black-Haired Blerch! Sucking my will to swim out and tricking me into not swimming!
She didn't talk to long today, I didn't give back enough interest I guess. The swim went great, the pool seemed warmer than normal, and cloudier than normal..., and while I had some trouble with my ankles popping out it was great to be swimming. As with the run, at times I stole a moment to Appreciate. My times were still slow (about 1 min per 50y) and my form was sloppy, but that's because I've taken so much time away from swimming. It's been a week!
Once out of the pool and done, I tried to stay calm about feeling cold. HTFU and walk calmly to put the pull buoy away. Stretch the arms and stand up straight. Take time to pack the gear bag, walk to the shower not run, and don't get worked up over being uncomfortable (cold and needing to pee!). This took a lot of will power, and that's something I've been short on lately. Being tired really degrades will power!
But CAFFEINE wins! I wonder how long this high will last? LOL!!
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