Rained all weekend, a perfect time to not have any workouts scheduled! I have my race this weekend in Bismarck, ND, so I'm keeping this easy this week. Not completely off so I don't get stale, but definitely dialed back, using the same schedule.
Got in my OWS this morning. What a great way to start the week! Took 26 minutes instead of 25 for one mile. The water was up significantly from recent rains, and it was definitely a few degrees cooler, to the point it was cold. When I got done, my feet and ankles were numb, and my hands were stiff. Otherwise, good. And the sun broke out for about ten minutes, and it was BEAUTIFUL!
Ran five miles at lunch. This was an easy Level 3, putting forth effort but not pushing hard and keeping the pace uphill. I came in at 37:30, which is only 1:30 or so slower than my PR. So it was a great time for the effort put forth. It's amazing what some recovery time will do for the body.
Bike an easy 14 miles after work. Very windy.
Got an e-mail today that the race might become a duathlon. Bismarck received quite a bit of rain over the weekend, and the water temps dropped to 53.5, so they might make it a run-bike-run. The change in water temp is understandable, since my sister reported 3-4 inches of snow in parts of the state, which all runs into the Missouri River, which is where the marina for the race gets its water. I say we should swim no matter what. I'm not excited about a duathlon because I'm a relatively good swimmer, and that's where I make up for a slow bike and average run. Decision to be made on race day.
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